Deep Dive Virtual Workshop 3. Digital Rock Analysis - 3. Digital Rock Simulations

When the CT image of a rock sample has sufficient resolution and is segmented well, we can simulate the flow characteristics of the rock and obtain permeabilities and visualize the percolation path, flow field velocity, etc. In this episode, we will look into how we can run these simulations.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to calculate capillary pressure curves
• How to obtain relative permeabilities
• How to simulate drainage and imbibition processes

Resources

Download: Digital Rock Physics - Special Core Analysis at a Glance

 Download: Presentation slides - Digital Rock Analysis - 3. Digital rock simulations

• CT scanner: CT Lab HX
• Analysis software: GeoDict by Math2Market
• Math2Market webinar recording: Digital Core Analysis (parts 1-3) using GeoDict 2022
• Berg et al., Adv. Water Resources, 90, 2016, p. 24-35: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2016.01.010
• Hilpert et al., Adv. Water Resources, 2001, 24, p. 243-255: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1708(00)00056-7
• GeoDict video: Advances in two-phase and single-phase flow simulations
• Jung et al., Phys. Rev. Fluids, 2016, 1, 074202: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevFluids.1.074202
• Mercury Injection à PERM Inc. Fundamentals of Fluid Flow in Porous Media: https://perminc.com/resources/fundamentals-of-fluid-flow-in-porous-media