Fractal model equation for spontaneous imbibition

D. Samayoa, L. A. Ochoa-Ontiveros, L. Damián-Adamea, E. Reyes de Luna, L. Álvarez-Romero, G. Romero-Paredes

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Abstract

A new analytic model of fractal imbibition in porous media is derived. The topological Hausdorff dimension is used as a fractal parameter in the proposed model. The fractal formulation is based on the model introduced by Li and Zhao [Transp. Porous Media, 91 (2012) 363] to predict the production rate by spontaneous imbibition. Cantor Tartans and Menger sponge fractals are used to simulate fractal porous media with different ramifications. Results of illustrative examples are presented in the form of a set of curves, which reveal the features of enhanced oil recovery of the model under consideration. The results are compared with the experimental behaviour found on core samples of previous publications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-290
Number of pages8
JournalRevista Mexicana de Fisica
Volume66
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2020

Keywords

  • Cantor tartan
  • Menger sponge
  • Spontaneous imbibition
  • Topological hausdorff dimension

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