Discrete Element Modeling of Micro-scratch Tests: Investigation of Mechanisms of CO2 Alteration in Reservoir Rocks

Sun, Zhuang; Espinoza, D. Nicolas; Balhoff, Matthew T.; Dewers, Thomas A.

doi:10.1007/s00603-017-1306-z

Discrete Element Modeling of Micro-scratch Tests: Investigation of Mechanisms of CO2 Alteration in Reservoir Rocks

Journal Article · Mon Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-017-1306-z· OSTI ID:1469857

Sun, Zhuang; ; Balhoff, Matthew T.; Dewers, Thomas A.

Research Organization:: Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Frontiers of Subsurface Energy Security (CFSES)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE SC Office of Basic Energy Sciences (SC-22)

DOE Contract Number:: SC0001114

OSTI ID:: 1469857

Journal Information:: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Journal Name: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 50; ISSN 0723-2632

Publisher:: Springer

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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