Proposed model for multiphase flow through naturally fractured reservoirs
A general mathematical model is derived which may be used to describe the fluid movement through naturally fractured reservoirs. The model treats the reservoir as a double porosity medium consisting of heterogeneous, isotropic primary rock matrix blocks and an anisotropic, heterogeneous fracture matrix system. The fractures are assumed to have a general distribution in space and orientation called the fracture matrix function to represent the statistical nature of the fractures. Simplifying assumptions are made concerning flow in the individual fractures and a hemispherical volume integration of the microscopic fracture flow equations is performed to arrive at a generalized Darcy type of equation with a symmetric permeability tensor evolving to describe the flow in the fracture matrix. For flow in the primary rock matrix blocks Darcy's law for an isotropic medium is assumed. 37 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Univ of Okla, Norman, USA
- OSTI ID:
- 5569393
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-810321-
- Journal Information:
- Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Vol. 9940; Conference: SPE California regional meeting, Bakersfield, CA, USA, 25 Mar 1981
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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