Two-phase fluid flow in anisotropic porous rock: Implications for CO 2 sequestration

Dong Hun Kang, Tae Sup Yun, Kwang Yeom Kim

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Abstract

The fluid flow in porous rock is dominated by the skeletal pore structure, anisotropy, and properties of participating fluid. Upon sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in geological formation, the fate of injected CO 2 is of interest to optimize the storage capacity. This study investigates the effect of fluid properties on the residual saturation of injected CO2 and relative permeability using the Lattice-Boltzmann method (LBM). The reliability of LBM is validated by using simple geometry and the known analytical solution. The 3D image of Berea sandstone is then obtained by X-ray computed tomography, and the binarized pore and solid phases are imported for numerical simulation. The designated relative saturations of two phase fluids are imposed and iteratively circulated until the steady-state condition. The effect of anisotropy and viscosity is explored to highlight the unique evolution of relative permeability curves.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo-Congress 2014 Technical Papers
Subtitle of host publicationGeo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 2014 Congress
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages606-613
Number of pages8
Edition234 GSP
ISBN (Print)9780784413272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 2014 Feb 232014 Feb 26

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number234 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

Other2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period14/2/2314/2/26

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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