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CO2CRC Symposium 2026
Sand Tank Visualization of the Effect of CO₂ Microbubble Injection on Plume Migration and Trapping
Oral Presentation
Abstract Description
This study investigates how CO₂ microbubble injection influences dissolution plume migration and trapping in porous media compared to conventional gas injection. Conventional CO₂ injection often leads to rapid buoyant rise and limited dissolution. Microbubble technology, with its enhanced interfacial area and reduced buoyancy, offers potential improvements in solubility and retention, reducing the buoyant CO2 plume. The objective is to visualize and quantify these differences in a controlled sand tank setting, providing insights for subsurface carbon storage strategies.
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