Sulfur Isotope Tracing of Ore-forming Hydrothermal Fluid for Metallic Sulfide Deposit

How to utilize sulfur isotope for many domestic and foreign researchers to trace the sulfur source of metallic sulfide deposit has been explored for many years. Fruitful results have been gained now. Based on summing up the characteristics of sulfur isotopic composition of hydrothermal mineral from metallic sulfide deposits, this paper illuminated the total sulfur isotopic composition of ore-forming fluids is the key factor in estimating the sulfur source. This paper also summarized three approaches about how to obtain the total sulfur isotopic composition (δ³⁴S_∑S) of ore-forming fluids. They are physical-chemical equilibrium analysis, mineral paragenetic association analysis and Pinckey-Rafter, respectively. We gave some applied examples and made a brief comment of them as well. There are three points worth noting. Firstly, choosing appropriate approach is a critical factor to acquire the δ³⁴S_∑S successfully according to the characteristics of different types of metallic sulfide deposit. Secondly, currently, these above mentioned approaches and applications are effective after the establishment of equilibrium state of sulfur isotope. As to the sulfur isotopic disequilibrium condition in metallic sulfide deposits probably resulted from lower temperature or rapid emplacement, there are quite some problems in theory and technique. Therefore, an in-depth study should also be continued. Thirdly, it is a new development trend to study isotope composition of different forms of sulfur and to discuss their source, forming environment and process respectively, which is probably more effective and significant for tracing sulfur sources of metallic sulfide deposits.     

珠江口盆地不同类型原油地球化学特征

为明确白云凹陷目前发现原油的成因及来源,系统分析取自珠江口盆地不同类型原油中各类生物标志物的分布与组成特征,发现番禺低隆起北部构造及番禺4洼的原油具有姥植比低(2.0),指示陆源有机质输入的奥利烷含量中等,基本缺乏达玛树脂贡献的双杜松烷,各类重排构型甾藿含量较低,而指示沟鞭藻贡献的C_(30)4-甲基甾烷异常丰富的特点。C_(30)4-甲基甾烷与C_(29)规则甾烷的比值2.1,且其三环萜烷系列C_(19-26)呈现以C_(21)为主峰的正态分布,指示其原始生烃母质以藻类为主,表明这类原油与文昌组湖相烃源岩具有较好的可比性;而番禺低隆起南部构造及白云凹陷的凝析油具有姥植比高(4.0),明显富含奥利烷和双杜松烷,各类重排构型甾藿烷含量较高,缺乏C_(30)4-甲基甾烷的特点,且其三环萜烷C_(19-26)呈现阶梯状依次降低的特点,表明陆源有机质是其主要原始生烃母质,这符合白云凹陷发育恩平组煤系烃源岩的石油地质背景。     

致密油分布的沉积相控作用分析:以齐家地区高台子油层为例

为了找出齐家地区高台子油层致密油分布的控制因素,通过精细的沉积解剖特征研究,认为齐家地区高三、高四油层组沉积相为浅水三角洲相,由北向南依次发育三角洲平原-三角洲前缘-前三角洲亚相,基准面下降期间伴随多次小规模的湖进造成三角洲外前缘与前三角洲泥,三角洲内前缘前端与三角洲外前缘泥岩呈多期迭加分布,给源内致密油提供了源储匹配的前提。其次,分析了沉积相对致密储层、优质生油层及两者匹配关系这"三大条件"的控制作用,指出齐家地区存在两种致密油藏:三角洲内前缘前端远砂坝致密油藏和三角洲外前缘席状砂致密油藏。通过比较"三大条件"的优劣程度,认为前者储层条件、烃源岩条件及源储匹配较好,是本区最重要的致密油藏类型。最后指出齐家南部外前缘前端远砂坝微相是下一步致密油勘探的最有利微相。     

First-principles simulation of high-pressure polymorphs in MgAl<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>

We have used density functional theory to investigate the stability of MgAl₂O₄ polymorphs under pressure. Our results can reasonably explain the transition sequence of MgAl₂O₄ polymorphs observed in previous experiments. The spinel phase (stable at ambient conditions) dissociates into periclase and corundum at 14 GPa. With increasing pressure, a phase change from the two oxides to a calcium-ferrite phase occurs, and finally transforms to a calcium-titanate phase at 68 GPa. The calcium-titanate phase is stable up to at least 150 GPa, and we did not observe a stability field for a hexagonal phase or periclase + Rh₂O₃(II)-type Al₂O₃. The bulk moduli of the phases calculated in this study are in good agreement with those measured in high-pressure experiments. Our results differ from those of a previous study using similar methods. We attribute this inconsistency to an incomplete optimization of a cell shape and ionic positions at high pressures in the previous calculations.     

Application of Spectral Decomposition to Detection of Fracture-Cavity Carbonate Reservoir Beds in the Tahe OUfield,Tarim Basin,NW China

Ordovician fracture-cavity carbonate reservoir beds are the major type of producing formations in the Tahe oilfield,Tarim Basin.The seismic responses of these beds clearly changes depending on the different distance of the fracture-cavity reservoir bed from the top of the section.The seismic reflection becomes weak or is absent when the fracture-cavity reservoir beds are less than 20 ms below the top Ordovician.The effect on top Ordovician reflection became weaker with deeper burial of fracture-cavity reservoir beds but the developed deep fracture-cavity reservoir beds caused stronger reflection in the interior of the Ordovician.This interior reflection can be divided into strong long-axis, irregular and bead string reflections,and was present 80 ms below the top Ordovician.Aimed at understanding reflection characteristics,the spectral decomposition technique,which uses frequency to"tune-in"bed thickness,was used to predict Ordovician fracture-cavity carbonate formations in the Tahe oilfield.Through finely adjusting the processing parameters of spectral decomposition,it was found that the slice at 30 Hz of the tuned data cube can best represent reservoir bed development.Two large N-S-trending strong reflection belts in the mid-western part of the study area along wells TK440- TK427-TK417B and in the eastern part along wells TK404-TK409 were observed distinctly on the 30 Hz slice and 4-D time-frequency data cube carving.A small N-S trending reflection belt in the southern part along wells T403-TK446B was also clearly identified.The predicted reservoir bed development area coincides with the fracture-cavities connection area confirmed by drilling pressure testing results. Deep karst cavities occur basically in three reservoir bed-development belts identified by the Ordovician interior strong reflection.Spectral decomposition proved to be a useful technique in identifying fracture-cavity reservoir beds.     

RESOURCESAT-1 LISS-4 MX bands onground co-registration by in-flight calibration and attitude refinement

RESOURCESAT-1 satellite was launched in October of 2003. Since then it has been consistently providing high quality 5 m monochromatic and multispectral images of same resolution. LISS-4 MX sensor has complex acquisition geometry. It operates in three spectral bands imaged by 3 CCD arrays, which are separated by a finite time in imaging along the satellite track direction. Individual band data is acquired at different times while the satellite is driven by a pre-determined yaw profile. In addition, the odd–even pixels are too shifted by a small fixed delay in time. A unique challenge in LISS-4 MX Level-2 data processing sub-system is to autonomously rectify and additionally co-register the three bands data because of the influence of orbit and attitude in the time gap in the imaging sequence. In this paper, authors bring out details of in-flight calibration arrived for LISS-4 MX sensor. It addresses parameterization of co-registration problem by doing sensitivity analysis of the geometric model parameters to achieve co-registration among all bands. This approach can also be used for other sensor system having similar imaging geometry to achieve improved image co-registration among bands.     

真实砂岩微观模型实验在白豹地区长4+5砂岩微观非均质性研究中的应用

油气储层的微观非均质性特征是储层地质学研究的重要内容之一.通过真实砂岩微观模型实验,分析了鄂尔多斯盆地白豹地区长4 5储层的微观非均质性特征,发现该区长4 5储层为致密型砂岩,真实砂岩微观模型实验直观地显示出长4 5储层具有很强的微观非均质性,砂岩的成岩作用和孔隙结构是影响本区长4 5储层微观非均质性的主要原因.在低渗透砂岩中,溶蚀作用引起砂岩产生强烈的非均质性,而这些砂岩则形成长4 5储层的高渗带.     

A preliminary note on the dispersal of the Cambrian Burgess Shale-type faunas

The common or similar elements of faunas shared by the Early Cambrian Chengjiang fauna and the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale fauna are listed in a generic level so as to have a better understanding of the palaeogeographic relationship between the South China Block and Laurentia. The Burgess Shale-type faunas probably had a worldwide distribution during the interval ranging from the Late Tommotian to Atdabanian. The geographic and biological contributions to the cosmopolitan geographic distribution of the Burgess Shale-type faunas are discussed. However, newly developed pelagic larvae in many phyla, which probably acquired their first bloom in the Cambrian, might have promoted the dispersal.     

硫酸盐三氧同位素测试制样新技术——Ag2SO4热解法

氧同位素能有效地示踪硫酸盐起源及其形成环境,随着硫酸盐中氧同位素质量不相关分馏现象的陆续发现,三氧同位素的研究已成为热点与前沿.笔者研究了硫酸盐三氧同位素(16O、17O、18O)测试制样的最新技术--Ag2SO4热解法.基本原理是:Ag2SO4在1050℃下热解为O2和SO2,其中O2产额可达(45±7)%,SO2产额接近100%,收集两种气体送作质谱分析可测得δ17O、δ18O和δ34S值.本方法的特殊要求是所有硫酸盐样品都必须转化为Ag2SO4,笔者详细介绍了水样、土样、石膏样品、BaSO4样品的处理方法与步骤.Ag2SO4热解法不再使用传统方法中的氟化试剂,安全可靠、价廉,顺应了环保意识和以人为本的原则.技术先进:适用性强,具有很大的推广应用价值.     

山东东营博兴洼陷沙四段砂岩粒度分析与沉积环境

根据对山东东营博兴洼陷沙四段砂岩粒度特征统计,对沙四段砂岩的分选性、偏度、峰度等进行了分析,并利用萨胡粒度判别函数和C—M图解识别出浊流和三角洲（河流）沉积环境。归纳出了6种粒度概率累积曲线形态样式,最后别出湖底扇、三角洲前缘水下分流河道、河口坝和远砂坝等沉积环境。