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Title: Image-based Stokes flow modeling in bulk proppant packs and propped fractures under high loading stresses

Journal Article · · Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1250034
Journal Information:
Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering Vol. 135 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0920-4105
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Netherlands
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 26 works
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Web of Science

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