Modeling of multiphase mass and heat transfer in fractured high-enthalpy geothermal systems with advanced discrete fracture methodology

Multiphase mass and heat transfer are ubiquitous in the subsurface within manifold applications. The presence of fractures over several scales and complex geometry magnifies the uncertainty of the heat transfer phenomena, which will significantly impact, or even dominate, the dynamic transport process. Capturing the details of fluid and heat...

Characteristic fracture spacing in primary and secondary recovery for naturally fractured reservoirs

If the aperture distribution is broad enough in a naturally fractured reservoir, even one where the fracture network is highly inter-connected, most fractures can be eliminated without significantly affecting the flow through the fracture network. During a waterflood or enhanced-oil-recovery (EOR) process, the production of oil depends on the...

Effect of Non-Uniform Flow in Fracture Networks on Recovery from Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

A large number of oil and gas reservoirs across the world are naturally <br/>fractured, f r om which a significant amount of hydrocarbons are produced. <br/>Naturally fractured reservoirs, like all reservoirs, are exploited in t w o stages: <br/>primary recovery and secondary recovery (sometimes followed by tertiary <br/>recovery, i.e. enhanced...