Flow and Transport in Fractal Models of Rock Mechanics
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2024 | Viewed by 3451
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Interests: fractal models; reservoir characterization; rock mechanics
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Dear Colleagues,
Flow and transport in fractal models have gained significant attention in the field of rock mechanics, particularly in the context of oil and gas production. Fractal models provide a powerful framework for understanding the complex behavior of fluid flow and transport in porous media with intricate geometries and heterogeneous structures. Fractal models can be applied in the study of flow and transport phenomena in oil and gas reservoirs. Additionally, fractal models, characterized by their self-similarity and non-integer dimensions, offer a versatile approach to capturing the multiscale nature of rock formations. These models consider the hierarchical arrangement of pores and fractures within the rock matrix, which can greatly influence fluid flow and transport properties. By incorporating fractal dimensions and scaling laws, researchers have been able to develop mathematical representations and computational simulations that accurately describe the behavior of fluids in such complex systems. In the oil and gas industry, understanding the flow and transport processes is crucial for optimizing production strategies, estimating reserves, and designing efficient recovery methods. Fractal models enable the analysis of key parameters such as permeability, porosity, and connectivity, which directly impact fluid flow behavior and can help predict production performance. Additionally, the use of fractal models allows for the investigation of transport phenomena, including dispersion, diffusion, and mixing, which are essential for assessing the efficiency of enhanced oil recovery techniques.
The focus of this Special Issue is to emphasize the significance of fractal models in providing valuable insights into the intricate flow and transport processes occurring in rock formations. Topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Fractal-based characterization of reservoir heterogeneity;
- Fractal modeling of fluid flow in unconventional reservoirs;
- Fractal analysis of fracture networks in shale formations;
- Transport phenomena in fractal porous media;
- Fractal-based simulation methods for reservoir engineering;
- Flow and transport in naturally fractured reservoirs using fractal models;
- Fractal-based modeling of multiphase flow in porous media;
- Fractal analysis of permeability in fractured reservoirs;
- Fractal-based approaches for enhanced oil recovery in unconventional reservoirs;
- New fractal model development;
- Numerical simulation in fractal porous media.
Dr. Kouqi Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fractal models
- rock mechanics
- transport process
- oil and gas industry
- reservoir characterization
- numerical solution
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