Fully implicit reservoir simulation using mimetic finite difference method in fractured carbonate reservoirs

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Abstract

A fully-implict mimetic finite difference method (MFD) for fractured carbonatereservoir simulation is presented. MFD, as a novel discritization, has been applied to many fields due to its local conservativeness and applicability of any shape of polygon. Here we extend it to fractured reservoirs. Our scheme is based on MFD method and discrete fracture model (DFM). This scheme supports general polyhedral meshes, which gives an advantage for reservoir simulation application. The principle of the MFD method and the corresponding numerical formula for discrete fracture model are described in details. In order to assure flux conservation, fully implicit method is employed. We test our method through some examples to show the accuracy and robustness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition 2019, RCSC 2019
PublisherSociety of Petroleum Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9781613996690
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventSPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition 2019, RCSC 2019 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 17 Sept 201919 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameSociety of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition 2019, RCSC 2019

Conference

ConferenceSPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition 2019, RCSC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period17/09/1919/09/19

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