Predictive pore-scale modeling of single and multiphase flow

We show how to predict flow properties for a variety of rocks using pore-scale modeling with geologically realistic networks. The pore space is represented by a topologically disordered lattice of pores connected by throats that have angular cross-sections. We successfully predict single-phase non-N...

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Published in:Transport in porous media 2005, Vol.58 (1-2), p.23-41
Main Authors: VALVATNE, Per H, PIRI, Mohammad, LOPEZ, Xavier, BLUNT, Martin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capillary pressure
Data acquisition
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Exact sciences and technology
Hydrocarbons
Hydrogeology
Hydrology. Hydrogeology
Modelling
Multiphase flow
Pollution, environment geology
Pore size distribution
Porosity
Rheological properties
Rheology
Sedimentary rocks
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Summary:We show how to predict flow properties for a variety of rocks using pore-scale modeling with geologically realistic networks. The pore space is represented by a topologically disordered lattice of pores connected by throats that have angular cross-sections. We successfully predict single-phase non-Newtonian rheology, and two and three-phase relative permeability for water-wet media. The pore size distribution of the network can be tuned to match capillary pressure data when a network representation of the system of interest is unavailable. The aim of this work is not simply to match experiments, but to use easily acquired data to estimate difficult to measure properties and to predict trends in data for different rock types or displacement sequences.
ISSN:0169-3913
1573-1634
DOI:10.1007/s11242-004-5468-2