Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks

Understanding and predicting fluid flow in hydrocarbon shale and other non-conventional reservoir rocks

Oil and natural gas reservoirs found in shale and other tight and ultra-tight porous rocks have become increasingly important sources of energy in both North America and East Asia. As a result, extensive research in recent decades has focused on the mechanisms of fluid transfer within these reservoirs, which have complex pore networks at multiple scales. Continued research into these important energy sources requires detailed knowledge of the emerging theoretical and computational developments in this field.

Following a multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering, geosciences and rock physics, Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks provides both academic and industrial readers with a thorough grounding in this cutting-edge area of rock geology, combining an explanation of the underlying theories and models with practical applications in the field.

Readers will also find:

• An introduction to the digital modeling of rocks
• Detailed treatment of digital rock physics, including decline curve analysis and non-Darcy flow
• Solutions for difficult-to-acquire measurements of key petrophysical characteristics such as shale wettability, effective permeability, stress sensitivity, and sweet spots

Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks is a fundamental resource for academic and industrial researchers in hydrocarbon exploration, fluid flow, and rock physics, as well as professionals in related fields.

Behzad Ghanbarian, PhD is Associate Professor of Engineering Geology and Director of the Porous Media Research Lab in the Department of Geology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.

Feng Liang, PhD is Production Technology Leader at Aramco Research Center Houston, Aramco Americas, Houston, Texas, USA.

Hui-Hai Liu, PhD is a Senior Petroleum Engineering Consultant at Aramco Research Center Houston, Aramco Americas, Houston, Texas, USA.