Simulating residual saturation and relative permeability in heterogeneous formations

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Abstract

Network models are used to investigate the effect of correlated heterogeneity on capillary dominated displacements in porous media. Residual saturations and relative permeabilities are shown to be sensitive to the degree of correlation and anisotropy but not variability. The network models reproduce the experimental observation that relative permeability is greater in the direction parallel to the bedding compared to perpendicular to the bedding. The scatter commonly observed in core measurements of residual saturation is attributed to the presence of correlated heterogeneity in actual reservoir rocks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
PublisherSociety of Petroleum Engineers
Pages321-328
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781555634230
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
Event1996 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition - Denver, United States
Duration: Oct 6 1996Oct 9 1996

Publication series

NameSociety of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition

Conference

Conference1996 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period10/6/9610/9/96

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