Theory and Practice of Hydrocarbon Generation within Space-Limited Source Rocks

• Main Authors: Guan, Defan (Author), Xu, Xuhui (Author), Li, Zhiming (Author), Zheng, Lunju (Author), Tan, Caiping (Author), Yao, Yimin (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Geology,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Fossil fuels.; Chemical engineering.; Geochemistry.; Mineral resources.; Earth Sciences.; Mineral Resources.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture).
• Physical Description: XIII, 189 p. 107 illus., 106 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811024078
• ISSN: 2197-9545

This book analyzes hydrocarbon generation and accumulation within space-limited source rocks. The authors draw conclusions based on the principles of basin formation, hydrocarbon generation and accumulation, coupled with the practice of terrigenous basins in eastern China. Hydrocarbon generation and expulsion have been quantitatively assessed in space-limited source rock systems. This book explores new hydrocarbon generation and expulsion models to reflect real geological situations more accurately. The theory and practice proposed in this book challenge the traditional theory of kerogen thermal degradation and hydrocarbon generation.