Supercritical CO2 boosts coal seam permeability, revolutionizing energy extraction.
The researchers studied how supercritical carbon dioxide affects the permeability of coal samples. They used a special device to apply different pressures and temperatures to the samples. The results showed that as the pressure on the coal increased, its permeability decreased. However, when the pressure was constant, higher gas pressure led to higher permeability. This research provides important information for improving the permeability of low-quality coal seams.