Allahverdi Jafarli
Numerical and Analytical Modelling of Wellbore Integrity During CO₂ Injection.
Rel. Chiara Deangeli, Daniele Martinelli. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Georesources And Geoenergy Engineering, 2025
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Abstract
This thesis presents a comprehensive literature review on the numerical and analytical modeling of wellbore integrity during CO₂ injection, with the goal of ensuring long-term containment safety in geological carbon storage (GCS) projects. The wellbore–cement–formation system is a critical component in CO₂ sequestration operations, and its mechanical and chemical stability under dynamic subsurface conditions is vital to preventing leakage pathways. The review begins with analytical stress models, including classic elastic solutions and thermally induced stress fields, to evaluate the failure risk under CO₂ injection pressures and temperatures. Numerical simulations—primarily using Finite Element Method (FEM) frameworks—are then discussed to assess stress evolution, damage zones, and fracture propagation, with particular focus on cement sheath degradation due to carbonation, pressure cycling, and thermal mismatch.
To bridge the gap between modeling and real-world validation, the thesis analyzes findings from laboratory-scale experiments and long-term field studies, including high-resolution SEM imaging, mechanical testing, and observations from mature CO₂ injection sites such as the SACROC Unit
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