Natural Gas
Methane (CH4) is an odorless, colorless, flammable gas. It is popularly known as gas. It is the major constituent of natural gas. Methane minus impurities is Natural Gas.
Natural Gas Well versus Drinking Water Well
Hydraulic Fracturing Step 1 and 2 : Fracturing of Coal by Injection of Fracturing Fluid
To create or enlarge fractures in targeted coal bed, a thick fluid, typically water-based, is pumped into the coal seam at a gradually increasing rate and pressure. Eventually the coal seam is unable to accommodate the fracturing fluid as quickly as it is injected. When this occurs, the pressure is high enough that the coal fractures along existing weaknesses within the coal bed. Fluid leaks occurs in the coal beds.
1. Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Injection
Hydraulic Fracturing Step 3: Formation of conduit with proppant
Along with the fracturing fluids, sand (or some other propping agent or “proppant”) is pumped into the fracture so that the fracture remains “propped” open even after the high fracturing pressures have been released. → continue reading Hydraulic Fracturing or Hydraulic Fracking for Natural Gas-Visual Guide
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