Computational Methods for Multiphase Flows in Porous Media
Will be published approx. on 30. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
556 pages
978-0-89871-606-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a fundamental and practical introduction to the use of computational methods, particularly finite element methods, in the simulation of fluid flows in porous media. It is the first book to cover a wide variety of flows, including single-phase, two-phase, black oil, volatile, compositional, nonisothermal, and chemical compositional flows in both ordinary porous and fractured porous media. In addition, a range of computational methods are used, and benchmark problems of nine comparative solution projects organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers are presented for the first time in book form.
It reviews multiphase flow equations and computational methods to introduce basic terminologies and notation. A thorough discussion of practical aspects of the subject is presented in a consistent manner, and the level of treatment is rigorous without being unnecessarily abstract. Each chapter ends with bibliographic information and exercises.
It reviews multiphase flow equations and computational methods to introduce basic terminologies and notation. A thorough discussion of practical aspects of the subject is presented in a consistent manner, and the level of treatment is rigorous without being unnecessarily abstract. Each chapter ends with bibliographic information and exercises.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is quite complete and self-contained. It is up-to-date and covers a wide range of topics, all of which are pertinent. The presentation seems accessible to beginners, and yet it also has enough advanced material to be of interest to experts.' Todd Arbogast, Professor, Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, University of Texas, Austin 'This is a well-structured book covering a field that, as far as I am aware, has not already been dealt with. It will be an excellent supplement to existing books.' Rainer Helmig, Professor, Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University of Stuttgart, GermanyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
975 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89871-606-1 (9780898716061)
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Persons
Zhangxin Chen is Professor and Director of the Center for Scientific Computation at Southern Methodist University. He has published over 140 articles and has authored or co-edited seven books. Guanren Huan is Visiting Professor at Southern Methodist University from China National Petroleum Corporation. Yuanle Ma is Visiting Professor at Southern Methodist University from Tsinghua University, China.
Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Flow and transport equations; 3. Rock and fluid properties; 4. Numerical methods; 5. Solution of linear systems; 6. Single phase flow; 7. Two-phase flow; 8. The Black Oil model; 9. The Compositional model; 10. Nonisothermal flow; 11. Chemical flooding; 12. Flows in fractured porous media; 13. Welling modeling; 14. Special topics; 15. Nomenclature; 16. Units; Bibliography; Index.