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Streamtube relative-permeability functions for flashing steam/water flow in fractures

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11686-PA· OSTI ID:5345575
The flow of steam/water mixtures into geothermal wells is analyzed by use of a two-phase model for flashing flow. The model includes the effect of heat transfer from the formation rock to the two-phase mixture. In the reservoir/well system, the two-phase flashing flow is assumed to occur in fractures. The model can be used to forecast the mass flow and enthalpy characteristics of two-phase geothermal wells. Relative permeability functions are derived for flashing steam/water flow in the feed-zone fractures of geothermal wells.
Research Organization:
Stanford Univ.
OSTI ID:
5345575
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 1:4; ISSN SREEE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English