Computational poroelasticity — A review

Geophysics ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 75A229-75A243 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. Carcione ◽  
Christina Morency ◽  
Juan E. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Rock Physics ◽  
Spectral Element ◽  
Seismic Modeling ◽  
Loss Mechanism ◽  
Diffusion Wave ◽  
Interface Waves ◽  
Element Technique

Computational physics has become an essential research and interpretation tool in many fields. Particularly in reservoir geophysics, ultrasonic and seismic modeling in porous media is used to study the properties of rocks and to characterize the seismic response of geologic formations. We provide a review of the most common numerical methods used to solve the partial differential equations describing wave propagation in fluid-saturated rocks, i.e., finite-difference, pseudospectral, and finite-element methods, including the spectral-element technique. The modeling is based on Biot-type theories of dynamic poroelasticity, which constitute a general framework to describe the physics of wave propagation. We explain the various techniques and discuss numerical implementation aspects for application to seismic modeling and rock physics, as, for instance, the role of the Biot diffusion wave as a loss mechanism and interface waves in porous media.

Elastic-wave propagation in two evenly-welded quarter-spaces

1971 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 1119-1152
Author(s):  
Mario Ottaviani
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Elastic Wave ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Elastic Wave Propagation ◽  
Seismic Modeling ◽  
Interface Waves ◽  
Surface And Interface ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Vertical Displacements ◽  
Quarter Space

abstract This paper deals with elastic-wave propagation in two evenly-welded quarter-spaces. A compressional line source can be located at any point within either medium. The numerical solutions to this problem have been obtained by using the finite difference method. A computer program has been written to obtain synthetic seismograms of the horizontal and vertical displacements at all nodes of the superimposed grid, for the following cases: (a) elastic-wave propagation in a quarter-space, and (b) elastic-wave propagation in two quarter-spaces. Reflected, converted, transmitted, and diffracted phases are identified and interpreted. Surface and interface waves, originated at the corner by diffraction of the source pulse, are investigated as a function of the rigidity contrast and the velocity contrast between the two media and of the position of the source. Two-dimensional seismic modeling techniques have been used to provide a qualitative experimental verification of the numerical results.

On: “Wave Propagation in heterogeneous, porous media: A velocity‐stress, finite difference method,” by N. Dai, A. Vafidis, and E. R. Kanasewich (March‐April 1995 GEOPHYSICS, p. 327–340).

Geophysics ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 1230-1231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Gurevich
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Difference Method ◽  
Seismic Wave Propagation ◽  
Heterogeneous Porous Media ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Seismic Modeling ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Interesting Paper

In their interesting paper the authors present a new advanced approach to the simulation of seismic wave propagation in media described by Biot’s theory of dynamic poroelasticity in two dimensions. The algorithm developed can be used to accurately simulate the effect of dynamic poroelasticity on seismic wavefields over hydrocarbon reservoirs. In cases where this effect proves significant this algorithm can be incorporated in the seismic modeling technology.

Role of Flow Enhancement Network during Filling of Fibrous Porous Media

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Markicevic ◽  
D. Litchfield ◽  
D. Heider ◽  
Suresh G. Advani
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Fibrous Porous Media ◽  
Flow Enhancement

Capillary Imbibition Dynamics in Porous Media

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swayamdipta Bhaduri ◽  
Pankaj Sahu ◽  
Siddhartha Das ◽  
Aloke Kumar ◽  
Sushanta K. Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Porous Medium ◽  
Porous Media ◽  
Paper Strip ◽  
Capillary Imbibition ◽  
Flow Physics ◽  
Fundamental Understanding ◽  
Paper Based Microfluidics ◽  
To Come

The phenomenon of capillary imbibition through porous media is important both due to its applications in several disciplines as well as the involved fundamental flow physics in micro-nanoscales. In the present study, where a simple paper strip plays the role of a porous medium, we observe an extremely interesting and non-intuitive wicking or imbibition dynamics, through which we can separate water and dye particles by allowing the paper strip to come in contact with a dye solution. This result is extremely significant in the context of understanding paper-based microfluidics, and the manner in which the fundamental understanding of the capillary imbibition phenomenon in a porous medium can be used to devise a paper-based microfluidic separator.

The Role of Porous Media in Homogenization of High Pressure Diesel Fuel Spray Combustion

2013 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Navid Shahangian ◽  
Damon Honnery ◽  
Jamil Ghojel
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Porous Media ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Fuel Spray ◽  
Compression Ignition Engines ◽  
System Pressure ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Air Mixing ◽  
The Media

Interest is growing in the benefits of homogeneous charge compression ignition engines. In this paper, we investigate a novel approach to the development of a homogenous charge-like environment through the use of porous media. The primary purpose of the media is to enhance the spread as well as the evaporation process of the high pressure fuel spray to achieve charge homogenization. In this paper, we show through high speed visualizations of both cold and hot spray events, how porous media interactions can give rise to greater fuel air mixing and what role system pressure and temperature plays in further enhancing this process.

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