Dr James Minto
Principal Investigator
University of Strathclyde
Aim
The aim of this project is to propose and assess the efficacy of a new strategy for controlling scCO2 plume migration in the subsurface: high frequency micropulsed pumping. This will proceed through pore-scale modelling and microfluidic experiments to understand the mechanisms of transport and mixing under steady and pulsed flow coupled with industry/cluster engagement to steer requirements and investigate opportunities for future implementation.
The key objectives of the project are
- two-way engagement with industry,
- develop a pore-scale flow model for single and multiphase flow that captures the mixing mechanisms of pulsed pumping,
- directly observe these mixing mechanisms in pulsed microfluidic experiments.
