Modified Invasion Percolation Models for Multiphase Processes

Karpyn, Zuleima¹ 

[1]Pennsylvania State Univ., State College, PA (United States)

关键词: wettability;    saturation;    stress;    pore-scale;    microtomography;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1178922
RP-ID  :  NA
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1178922

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This project extends current understanding and modeling capabilities of pore-scale multiphase flow physics in porous media. High-resolution X-ray computed tomography imaging experiments are used to investigate structural and surface properties of the medium that influence immiscible displacement. Using experimental and computational tools, we investigate the impact of wetting characteristics, as well as radial and axial loading conditions, on the development of percolation pathways, residual phase trapping and fluid-fluid interfacial areas.