Three-dimensional finite element modeling of two-phase fluid flow in deformable naturally fractured reservoirs.

The developed theoretical formulation and numerical model are validated against several cases where the analytical solutions or other model results are readily available. The performance of the numerical code is tested first by a couple of decoupled cases: elasticity and steady-state flow. The analytical solution for a single-phase single-porosity traditional consolidation problem is then used to verify the numerical algorithm for coupled poroelastic systems. Finally a fully coupled two-phase flow and solid deformation problem is presented to compare results from both the developed model and the finite difference model.

Author dc:creator

• Meng, Fanhong.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Roegiers, Jean-Claude,

• Porous materials Fracture.
• Geotechnology.
• Geology.
• Finite element method.
• Two-phase flow.
• Oil reservoir engineering Mathematical models.
• Engineering, Petroleum.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11244/5758

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