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Use of a Monte Carlo method to simulate unstable miscible and immiscible flow through porous media

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/17474-PA· OSTI ID:6804880
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  1. U.K. Atomic Energy Authority (GB)
A Monte Carlo solution technique has been implemented within the framework of an implicit-pressure, explicit-saturation (IMPES) simulator for two-phase, or two-component, flow. The saturation equation is interpreted as a probability density function and solved statistically. This automatically triggers an unstable solution when the mobility ratio is unfavorable, thereby mimicking the instability produced by heterogeneities in the porous medium. Results are presented for linear and one-quarter five-spot miscible and immiscible problems.
OSTI ID:
6804880
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:4; ISSN SREEE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English