A Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry Method for Methane Diffusivity and Permeability Evaluation in Coals: A Comparative Analysis

Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) has been utilized for decades to obtain the pore size, pore volume and pore structure of variable porous media including inorganic rocks and organic rock (e.g., shales and coals). Diffusivity and permeability are the two crucial parameters that control gas transpo...

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Main Authors: Xianglong Fang, Yidong Cai, Dameng Liu, Yingfang Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/6/860