A New Method of Time-Temperature Modeling of Sedimentary Basins

本项目将整合新的实验室技术，识别有机组分，应用新发现的有机组分动力学参数，建立基于动力学参数的有机成熟度模型，最终整合成熟度模型，开发模拟盆地演化和生烃的预测工具。将对煤成熟的理解转化为对干酪根成熟的理解（干酪根是石油和天然气最常见的来源）的能力将特别有用。两位研究人员在煤反应的化学和动力学方面都有广泛的研究背景和经验。他们有重要的出版记录、资金支持和仪器，应该能够成功地完成这个项目。

This project will integrate a new laboratory technique for identifying organic constituents, applying newly found kinetic parameters for these constituents, developing a new organic maturation model on the basis of the kinetic parameters, and finally integrating the maturation model to develop a predictive tool for modeling basin evolution and hydrocarbon generation. The ability to transfer the understanding of coal maturation to the maturation of kerogen, which is the most common source for oil and gas, will be especially useful. Both researchers have extensive research backgrounds and experience in the chemistry and kinetics of coal reactions. They have significant publication records, funding support, and instrumentation and should be able to complete this project successfully.