Abstract

A framework for monitoring and detecting methane emissions from point sources with IOT capability, especially in abandoned wells, is essential to address environmental concerns about reducing greenhouse gases. Our novel design can monitor emissions from abandoned and poorly sealed oil and gas wells in real time, factoring in environmental variables such as weather, moisture, and wind conditions.
The research presented in this paper is based on data from extensive experimental work using the point source emission of pure methane. To simulate the process, we measured methane emissions using a specially designed canopy enclosing the gas release point with the state-of-the-art sensor that can detect ultra-low leak rates of methane released from a controlled source. The novel canopy system was constructed to mount the sensor and to minimize wind and meteorological effects. Numerous …

Date

March 12, 2024

Authors

Nima Daneshvarjejad, Pooya Khodaparast, Young Cho, Donald Paul, Shahram Farhadi, Iraj Ershaghi

Conference

SPE Canadian Energy Technology Conference

Pages

D011S002R001

Publisher

SPE