scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Modeling and Fluid Flow Simulation for the Quantitative Description of Permeability Anisotropy in Tidal Flat Carbonate

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 5557
Author(s):  
Hassan A. Eltom ◽  
Nabil A. Saraih ◽  
Oliver G. Esteva ◽  
Lundi Kusuma ◽  
Saleh Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Tidal Flat ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Depositional Environments ◽  
High Permeability ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Permeability Anisotropy ◽  
Lithofacies Association

Three-dimensional (3D) facies and petrophysical models were generated from previously published data of carbonate strata in the Dam Formation (eastern Saudi Arabia) to quantitatively investigate, describe, understand, model, and predict the permeability anisotropy in tidal flat carbonate on the basis of a sequence stratigraphic framework. The resulting 3D models were used to conduct fluid flow simulations to demonstrate how permeability anisotropy influences the production of hydrocarbons and ultimately affects decisions concerning future drilling in the exploration and development of carbonate reservoirs with tidal flat strata. The constructed 3D facies model consists of four lithofacies associations, two of which are grain-dominated associations and two of which are mud-dominated associations. These lithofacies associations vary spatially in four reservoir zones (zones 1 to 4), which represent two fourth-order sequences in the uppermost part of the Dam Formation. Zones 1 and 3 consist of transgressive parasequences, and zones 2 and 4 consist of the regressive parasequences of these sequences. The 3D porosity and permeability models have a coherent match with the distribution of the lithofacies and the stratigraphic framework of the Dam Formation. The results suggest that the permeability anisotropy in zones 1 and 3 is controlled by the occurrence of the grain-dominated lithofacies associated with tidal flat channels. This lithofacies association overlies the sequence boundaries of sequences 1 and 3, forms reservoir bodies with relatively high permeability values, and is elongated perpendicular to the shoreline of the depositional environment. In contrast, permeability anisotropy in zones 2 and 4 is thought to be controlled by the occurrence of the grain-dominated lithofacies associated with the oolitic shoal. This lithofacies association overlies the maximum flooding surface of sequences 2 and 4, forms reservoir bodies with relatively high permeability values, and is elongated parallel to the shoreline of the depositional environments. Fluid flow simulation results suggest that the trend in hydrocarbon production from the constructed 3D models depends on permeability anisotropy in each reservoir zone. Thus, recognizing trends in permeability anisotropy, which can be predicted using sequence stratigraphy, could help to identify potential areas for future drilling.

scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Modeling and Fluid Flow Simulation for the Quantitative Description of Permeability Anisotropy in Tidal Flat Carbonate

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan A. Eltom ◽  
Nabil A. Saraih ◽  
Oliver G. Esteva ◽  
Lundi Kusuma ◽  
Saleh Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Tidal Flat ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Depositional Environments ◽  
High Permeability ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Permeability Anisotropy ◽  
Lithofacies Association

Three-dimensional (3D) facies and petrophysical models were generated from previously published data of carbonate strata in the Dam Formation (eastern Saudi Arabia) to quantitatively investigate, describe, understand, model, and predict the permeability anisotropy of tidal flat carbonate within a sequence stratigraphic framework. The resulting 3D models were used to conduct fluid flow simulations to demonstrate how permeability anisotropy influences the production of hydrocarbons and ultimately affects decisions concerning future drilling in the exploration and development of carbonate reservoirs that have tidal flat strata. The constructed 3D facies model consists of four lithofacies associations, two of which were grain-dominated associations and two of which were mud-dominated associations. These lithofacies associations varied spatially in four reservoir zones (zones 1 to 4), which represent two fourth-order sequences in the uppermost part of the Dam Formation. Zones 1 and 3 consist of transgressive parasequences, and zones 2 and 4 consist of the regressive parasequences of these sequences. The 3D porosity and permeability models have a coherent match with the distribution of the lithofacies and the stratigraphic framework of the Dam Formation. The results suggested that the permeability anisotropy in zones 1 and 3 is controlled by the occurrence of the grain-dominated lithofacies associated with tidal flat channels. This lithofacies association overlies the sequence boundaries of sequences 1 and 3, forms reservoir bodies with relatively high permeability values, and is elongated perpendicular to the shoreline of the depositional environments. In contrast, permeability anisotropy in zones 2 and 4 is thought to be controlled by the occurrence of the grain-dominated lithofacies associated with the oolitic shoal. This lithofacies association overlies the maximum flooding surface of sequences 2 and 4, forms reservoir bodies with relatively high permeability values, and is elongated parallel to the shoreline of the depositional environments. Fluid flow simulation results suggested that the trend in hydrocarbon production from the constructed 3D models depends on permeability anisotropy in each reservoir zone. Thus, recognizing trends in permeability anisotropy, which might be predicted using sequences stratigraphy, could help to identify potential areas for future drilling.

Comparison of CFD Simulation to the Experiments for Forward Step Flows

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoichiro Nakamura ◽  
Hiroyuki Onuma ◽  
Peter G. Carswell
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Vortex Shedding ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Computational Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Unsteady Motion ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Over The Top ◽  
Unsteady Behavior

Three dimensional DNS simulation on the fluid flow over a forward step configuration are compared with the experiments reported by Shakouchi, Ando, and Ito. This is a part of authors’ attempts to evaluate the validity of three dimensional unsteady flow simulation by comparison to experiments. Summary of the comparison is as follows: (1) vortex shedding in the flow separation over the top of the step near the corner is observed, (2) frequency of vortex shedding and distance between two consecutive vortices do not agree with the experiment, (3) however, while steady periodic shedding of vortices from the top corner of the step is reported for the experimental results, the computational results show unsteady behavior of the flow over the top corner, which results in unsteady shedding of vortices. This unsteadiness in the computational simulation is due to unsteady motion of fluid upstream from the step where adverse pressure increase occurs.

Surface Tension Model for Particle Method Using Inter-Particle Force Derived From Potential Energy

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiji Ishii ◽  
Taisuke Sugii
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Particle Method ◽  
Surface Force ◽  
Continuous Surface ◽  
Particle Force ◽  
Surface Tension Model

Fluid-flow simulation within micro/nano spaces is essential for designing micro/nano devices, such as those in micro-electro-mechanical systems and nanoimprint processes. Surface tension is a dominant force in the fluid flow within micro/nano spaces. Surface-tension models can be classified into two groups: models based on continuous surface force in immiscible phases, and models based on inter-particle force in miscible phases. The surface-tension model based on inter-particle force for modeling interactions between materials would fit fluid-flow simulation within micro/nano spaces better than the surface-tension model based on continuous surface force. We developed a surface tension model using inter-particle force for use with a particle method in a past study. However, workings of inter-particle forces in miscible phases were not verified. Furthermore, accuracy in three-dimensional simulation needed to be verified. These subjects were verified in this study using simple benchmark tests. First, cohesion based on potential energy was validated to qualitatively check the workings of inter-particle force. The phase separation from the mixed two-phase flow due to inter-particle force was simulated. Next, the inter-particle force at the gas-liquid interface was quantitatively verified using the theory of the Young-Laplace equation; the pressure in a droplet was compared in two- and three-dimensional simulations, and the predicted pressures in a droplet agreed well with this theory. The inter-particle force at the gas-liquid-solid interface for the wall adhesion of a droplet was also verified; the results for wall adhesion in three-dimensional space agreed much better than that in two-dimensional space. We found that our surface tension model was useful for simulating the fluid flow within micro/nano spaces.

scholarly journals Hydrodynamics of core-collapse supernovae and their progenitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Müller
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Core Collapse ◽  
Hydrodynamic Simulations ◽  
Convective Burning ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Physical Realism

AbstractMulti-dimensional fluid flow plays a paramount role in the explosions of massive stars as core-collapse supernovae. In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) simulations of these phenomena have matured significantly. Considerable progress has been made towards identifying the ingredients for shock revival by the neutrino-driven mechanism, and successful explosions have already been obtained in a number of self-consistent 3D models. These advances also bring new challenges, however. Prompted by a need for increased physical realism and meaningful model validation, supernova theory is now moving towards a more integrated view that connects multi-dimensional phenomena in the late convective burning stages prior to collapse, the explosion engine, and mixing instabilities in the supernova envelope. Here we review our current understanding of multi-D fluid flow in core-collapse supernovae and their progenitors. We start by outlining specific challenges faced by hydrodynamic simulations of core-collapse supernovae and of the late convective burning stages. We then discuss recent advances and open questions in theory and simulations.

Modelling and Blood Flow Analysis of Internal Pudendal Artery

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
Abishek R P ◽  
◽  
Dinesh K ◽  
Divakar V ◽  
Muralidharan C ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Internal Pudendal Artery ◽  
Abnormal Condition ◽  
Solid Works

A common male sexual disorder is erectile dysfunction which has multidimensions. In this fast-moving world, it is prominently seen in lots of males. There are many causes for Erectile Dysfunction, one of the major causes is the improper supply of blood to the penile organ. That may be due to vasoconstriction or blockage in the internal pudendal artery which supplies oxygen to the penile organ. A simulated model of the internal iliac artery to the internal prudential artery is designed and a flow simulation is done using Solid works software. The Computed Tomography of a male subject is obtained and a three-dimensional model of the abdominal artery is extracted using MIMICS (Materialize Interactive Medical Image Control System) software. By making use of the measured dimensions from the three-dimensional image. The 3D models (Normal condition, Abnormal condition with blockage, and Abnormal condition with constrictions) are designed and the Flow analysis is done in Solid works software. By the end of the study, we came to a conclusion that at normal temperature and pressure, the simulated normal volumetric blood flow at the internal pudendal artery is 6.88701e-09 m3/s and for abnormal cases the simulated volumetric blood flow is 2.6107e-09m3/s.

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