Project Info
Assessing CO2 storage capacity for geo-sequestration in Colorado
Manika Prasad,
mprasad@mines.edu
Luis Zerpa
lzerpa@mines.edu
There is no comprehensive data compilation for geo-sequestration of CO2 for Colorado. Given the CO2 reduction needs and requirements, we must first assess the capacity and then decide on a few targets for CO2 sequestration. This project's goals are designed to help us assess and quantify the potential for CO2 sequestration in Colorado reservoir formation.
The team will meet weekly for project scope and to review results and goals. As needed, the undergraduate student will work alongside another graduate student and have access to other team members.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Develop carbon sequestration methods
Please refer to crusher.mines.edu;
PhD thesis of Sanyog Kumar, MS thesis of Manju Murugesu and of Nerine Joewondo; all are available on Mines library website.
Primary Contacts:
Manika Prasad (Faculty)
Jyoti Behura (Faculty)
Simi Oduwole (MS student)
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Scientific curiosity and an ability to either program in Java / Matlab and compile disparate data or to function in a laboratory, or both program and willingness to perform laboratory work. We will provide training on each module.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
At least 5 hours or more per week as per student availability
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
The student will learn how to measure gas adsorption and pore parameters (porosity, pore size distribution, and specific surface area) as well as density. Additionally, they will learn how to assess CO2 storage capacity and relate it to formation.
MENTORING PLAN
Via individual and group weekly meetings
Preferred Student Status
Sophomore
Junior
Senior