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Analysis of I-D Moment Equations for Immiscible Flow

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OSTI ID:15001747
We derive and analytically and numerically solve statistical moment equations for immiscible flow in porous media in the limit of vanishing capillary pressure, with application to secondary oil recovery. Mean and variance of (water) saturation exhibit a bimodal character; two shocks replace the single shock front evident in the classical Buckley--Leverett saturation profile.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15001747
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-37262
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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