The Lattice Boltzmann Method and Image Processing Techniques for Effective Parameter Estimation of Digital Rock
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Several numerical simulations of fluid flow were performed using the Lattice Boltzmann method and image processing techniques to estimate the effective properties of 2-D porous rocks. The effective properties evaluated were the physical characteristics that allow fluid flow including the effective porosity, permeability, tortuosity, and average throat size to determine the storage and transport of fluids in porous rocks. The permeability was compared using the Darcy model simulation and the empirical Kozeny–Carman Equation. The results showed that the Lattice Boltzmann method and image processing techniques can estimate the effective parameters of porous rocks. Furthermore, there was a good correlation between permeability and parameters such as effective porosity, tortuosity, and average throat size. The Darcy model simulation revealed a gamma distribution in the permeability, while the empirical Kozeny–Carman Equation showed a log-normal distribution.
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OpenAlex topics: Lattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies · Image and Signal Denoising Methods · Generative Adversarial Networks and Image Synthesis
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Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jln. Ir. Soekarno km. 21. Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Postgraduate Physics Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jln. Ir. Soekarno km. 21. Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Funding
Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology · Hibah Riset Universitas Padjadjaran · the Padjadjaran Academic Recharging Program 2023 on behalf of Irwan Ary Dharmawan
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