Pore Scale Modeling of Flow in 3-D Random Networks

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Abstract: This work studies fluid flow in the 3D random geometry of pore scale networks. Oren's reconstructions of porous medium are the basis for these simulations. Network topology, distribution of shapes and sizes of connected nodes and throats are included in these reconstructions, and therefore are more representative of real pore space than the conventional regular lattice networks. We apply numerical algorithms to simulate Primary drainage, Secondary imbibition and Secondary drainage. Fluid flow mechanisms such as corner flow, piston type advance, and snap off are modeled during these simulations.By studying different sets of Network topologies and simulating fluid flow mechanisms we generate capillary pressure curves over a continuos range. This enables us to predict transport properties such as Fluid conductance, and Relative permeability.

Type of resource	text
Date created	June 1999

Author	Lulla, Rajiv Nand
Primary advisor	Blunt, Martin J.
Degree granting institution	Stanford University, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Subject	School of Earth Energy & Environmental Sciences
Genre	Thesis

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/cg987gr7782

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Preferred Citation: Lulla, Rajiv Nand. (1999). Pore Scale Modeling of Flow in 3-D Random Networks. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: https://purl.stanford.edu/cg987gr7782

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