Statistical characterization and stochastic modeling of pore networks in relation to fluid flow

Mathematical Geology

Volumn 29, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 801-822

  Hazlett, R D ^a  

^a EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

Lattice Boltzmann; Permeability; Porosimetry; Simulated annealing; Variogram

Indexed keywords

FLUID FLOW; MODELING; POROSITY; POROUS MEDIUM;

FLUID FLOW; MODEL; PERMEABILITY; PORE NETWORK; POROSIMETRY; POROUS MEDIUM; SANDSTONE; SIMULATED ANNEALING;

EID: 0031429028     PISSN: 08828121     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02768903     Document Type: Article

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