Parameters Base Model Value

Range

Model Dual Porosity -
Shape Factor Formulationc Gilman-Kazemi -
Matrix-Fracture Transfer Model Psuedo-capillary Pressure with Correction -
Model Geometry 2D-Cartesian -
Grid Size 100ft ×100ft -
Reservoir Area 40 acres 40, 80, 160 acres
Thickness 10ft 5-15 ft
Matrix Porosity 0.50% -
Fracture Porosity 2% 1-5%
Matrix Water Saturation 0.50% -
Initial Fracture Water Saturation 100% 70-100%
Matrix Permeability 0.01 md -
Fracture Permeability 10 md 5-20 md
Fracture Spacing 0.2 ft 0.1- 1 ft
Initial Pressure 600 psia 300-600 psia
Temperature 113 °F -
Langmuir Pressure (PL) 675.6 psia  
Langmuir Volume (VL) 475 SCF/ton  
Coal Sorption Time 50 days 10-300
Critical Desorption Pressure 300 psia 300-600 psia
Rock Density 89.63 lb/ft3 -
Skin Factor 0 -4 to +4
Bottom Hole Pressure (Constant) 50 psia 50, 75, 100 psia
Table 3: Values of parameters used in the Coalbed methane base model