A procedure for the supercritical fluid extraction of coal samples, with subsequent analysis of extracted hydrocarbons
This report provides a detailed, step-by-step procedure for conducting extractions with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) using the ISCO SFX220 supercritical fluid extraction system. Protocols for the subsequent separation and analysis of extracted hydrocarbons are also included in this report. These procedures were developed under the auspices of the project 'Assessment of geologic reservoirs for carbon dioxide sequestration', to investigate possible environmental ramifications associated with CO{sub 2} storage (sequestration) in geologic reservoirs, such as deep coal beds. Supercritical CO{sub 2} has been used previously to extract contaminants from geologic matrices. Pressure-temperature conditions within deep coal beds may render CO{sub 2} supercritical. In this context, the ability of supercritical CO{sub 2} to extract contaminants from geologic materials may serve to mobilize noxious compounds from coal, possibly complicating storage efforts. There currently exists little information on the physicochemical interactions between supercritical CO{sub 2} and coal in this setting. The procedures described were developed to improve the understanding of these interactions and provide insight into the fate of CO{sub 2} and contaminants during simulated CO{sub 2} injections. 4 figs., 3 tabs., 1 app.
- Research Organization:
- United States Geological Survey (United States); United States Department of the Interior (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 20813233
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: IEACR LIB; Related Information: Open-File Report 2006-1054
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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