Abstract
The dynamics of tracer particles in a viscous Newtonian fluid is studied analytically and numerically through channels of varying thickness for fluids undergoing creeping flow. Exact analytical solutions of mass conservation equations of tracer particles including consideration for pressure forces are obtained. Results of the analysis indicates that Stokes velocity is an indispensable parameter and is dependent on parameters such as channel thickness (height), viscosity of the fluid, pressure gradient driven the fluid and Reynolds number corresponding to the channel thickness. The accuracy of the solution obtained is verified by comparing its velocity profiles with those obtained from finite-element-based numerical simulation studies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition 2021, NAIC 2021 |
| Publisher | Society of Petroleum Engineers |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781613998489 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Event | SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition 2021, NAIC 2021 - Lagos, Nigeria Duration: 2 Aug 2021 → 4 Aug 2021 |
Conference
| Conference | SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition 2021, NAIC 2021 |
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| Country/Territory | Nigeria |
| City | Lagos |
| Period | 2/08/21 → 4/08/21 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Copyright 2021, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Keywords
- modeling & simulation
- fluid dynamics
- boundary condition
- physical review letter
- Reservoir Simulation
- newtonian fluid undergoing creeping flow
- computation
- tracer dispersion
- numerical computation
- reservoir characterization