Numerical modelling of multi-component multi-phase flows in petroleum reservoirs with heat transfer

Authors: Capatina, D.¹; Lizaik, L.²; Terpolilli, P.³

Source: Applicable Analysis, Volume 88, Numbers 10-11, October 2009 , pp. 1509-1525(17)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

Abstract:

This article is devoted to the modelling and the finite volume approximation of multi-component multi-phase flows in a petroleum reservoir, from both a dynamic and a thermal point of view. We introduce an adequate energy equation and the corresponding thermodynamics, which are next integrated in the isothermal GPRS code. Numerical examples and comparisons with the isothermal GPRS code are presented.

Keywords: petroleum reservoir; multi-phase anisothermal flow; complex thermodynamics; finite volumes

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00036810903114791

Affiliations: 1: University of Pau, Pau, France 2: University of Pau, Pau, France,Total, CST Jean Feger, 64018 Pau, France 3: Total, CST Jean Feger, 64018 Pau, France

Publication date: 2009-10-01

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