The elastic coeffcients of double-porosity models for fluid transport in jointed rock

Journal Article · Sun Dec 10 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Journal of Geophysical Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/95JB02161· OSTI ID:263036

Berryman, J G ^[1]; Wang, H F ^[2]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
2. Univ of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)

This article explores the problems of fluid flow in a dual porosity medium, such as may be applied to hydrocarbon reservoirs or aquifers. Phenomenological equations for the poroelastic behavior of a dual porosity medium are formulated. It is generally assumed that fluid flow occurs primarily through the fracture network, while fluid storage occurs primarily in the porous matrix. The present work has important implications for wave propagation and reservoir pumping scenarios in double porosity media.

• OSTI ID: 263036
• Journal Information: Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: B12 Vol. 100; ISSN JGREA2; ISSN 0148-0227
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
58 GEOSCIENCES
AQUIFERS
ELASTICITY
FLOW MODELS
FLUID FLOW
FRACTURED RESERVOIRS
GEOLOGIC FRACTURES
PERMEABILITY
POROSITY
POROUS MATERIALS