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| − | T<sub>max</sub> is the temperature at which the maximum rate of [[hydrocarbon generation]] occurs in a [[kerogen]] sample during [[Rock-Eval pyrolysis|pyrolysis]] analysis. The S<sub>2</sub> peak represents the rate of hydrocarbon generation (the area under the curve represents the amount). The temperature at the time the S<sub>2</sub> peak is recorded during pyrolysis is T<sub>max</sub>, given in °C. [[:file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-6.png|Figure 1]] shows output from a pyrolysis analysis and when T<sub>max</sub> is recorded. | + | T<sub>max</sub> is the temperature at which the maximum rate of [[Petroleum generation|hydrocarbon generation]] occurs in a [[kerogen]] sample during [[Rock-Eval pyrolysis|pyrolysis]] analysis. The S<sub>2</sub> peak represents the rate of hydrocarbon generation (the area under the curve represents the amount). The temperature at the time the S<sub>2</sub> peak is recorded during pyrolysis is T<sub>max</sub>, given in °C. [[:file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-6.png|Figure 1]] shows output from a pyrolysis analysis and when T<sub>max</sub> is recorded. |
| − | [[file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-6.png|thumb|300px|{{figure number|1}} | + | [[file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-6.png|thumb|300px|{{figure number|1}}Output from a pyrolysis analysis and when T<sub>max</sub> is recorded.]] |
| − | ==Interpreting | + | ==Interpreting T<sub>max</sub>== |
We can use the general guidelines for maturation levels given below for [[Rock-Eval pyrolysis]] T<sub>max</sub> for [[Kerogen types|types II and III kerogens]]. Different pyrolysis techniques have different cutoffs for pyrolysis oil and gas generation zone boundaries. Pyrolysis T<sub>max</sub> can be significantly different for type I kerogen<ref name=ch06r13>Tissot, B., P., Pelet, R., Ungerer, P., 1987, [http://archives.datapages.com/data/bulletns/1986-87/data/pg/0071/0012/1400/1445.htm Thermal history of sedimentary basins, maturation indices, and kinetics of oil and gas generation]: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 71, p. 1445–1466. Excellent review of the relationships between maturation indicators and hydrocarbon generation from kerogens.</ref> or kerogen containing high sulfur concentration and is not a reliable indicator of maturity for these kerogen types. | We can use the general guidelines for maturation levels given below for [[Rock-Eval pyrolysis]] T<sub>max</sub> for [[Kerogen types|types II and III kerogens]]. Different pyrolysis techniques have different cutoffs for pyrolysis oil and gas generation zone boundaries. Pyrolysis T<sub>max</sub> can be significantly different for type I kerogen<ref name=ch06r13>Tissot, B., P., Pelet, R., Ungerer, P., 1987, [http://archives.datapages.com/data/bulletns/1986-87/data/pg/0071/0012/1400/1445.htm Thermal history of sedimentary basins, maturation indices, and kinetics of oil and gas generation]: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 71, p. 1445–1466. Excellent review of the relationships between maturation indicators and hydrocarbon generation from kerogens.</ref> or kerogen containing high sulfur concentration and is not a reliable indicator of maturity for these kerogen types. | ||
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| − | ! Hydrocarbon generation zone | + | ! Hydrocarbon generation zone || Rock-eval pyrolysis T<sub>max</sub>, °c |
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| − | | Immature | + | | Immature || < 435 |
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| − | | Oil (from type II kerogen) | + | | Oil (from type II kerogen) || 435–455 |
| − | | 435–455 | ||
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| − | | Oil (from type III kerogen) | + | | Oil (from type III kerogen) || 435–465 |
| − | | 435–465 | ||
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| − | | Gas (from type II kerogen) | + | | Gas (from type II kerogen) || > 455 |
| − | | >455 | ||
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| − | | Gas (from type III kerogen) | + | | Gas (from type III kerogen) || > 465 |
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[[Category:Evaluating source rocks]] | [[Category:Evaluating source rocks]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:19, 9 February 2022
Tmax is the temperature at which the maximum rate of hydrocarbon generation occurs in a kerogen sample during pyrolysis analysis. The S2 peak represents the rate of hydrocarbon generation (the area under the curve represents the amount). The temperature at the time the S2 peak is recorded during pyrolysis is Tmax, given in °C. Figure 1 shows output from a pyrolysis analysis and when Tmax is recorded.
Interpreting Tmax
We can use the general guidelines for maturation levels given below for Rock-Eval pyrolysis Tmax for types II and III kerogens. Different pyrolysis techniques have different cutoffs for pyrolysis oil and gas generation zone boundaries. Pyrolysis Tmax can be significantly different for type I kerogen[1] or kerogen containing high sulfur concentration and is not a reliable indicator of maturity for these kerogen types.
| Hydrocarbon generation zone | Rock-eval pyrolysis Tmax, °c |
|---|---|
| Immature | < 435 |
| Oil (from type II kerogen) | 435–455 |
| Oil (from type III kerogen) | 435–465 |
| Gas (from type II kerogen) | > 455 |
| Gas (from type III kerogen) | > 465 |
See also
References
- ↑ Tissot, B., P., Pelet, R., Ungerer, P., 1987, Thermal history of sedimentary basins, maturation indices, and kinetics of oil and gas generation: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 71, p. 1445–1466. Excellent review of the relationships between maturation indicators and hydrocarbon generation from kerogens.
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