Estimation of Local Equilibrium Foam Model Parameters as Functions of the Foam Quality and the Total Superficial Velocity.

ABSTRACT: In this paper, the behavior of foam in a porous medium is studied in order to understand the effect of the fluid velocity on foam properties. This aspect is crucial during foam injection, as due to radial effects the foam velocity largely decreases around the injection well. The foam properties are detailed through the use of a new local equilibrium foam model parameter estimation approach using an improved new shear function and based on the most widely used STARS model developed by the Computer Modeling Group (CMG). A new mode of calculation of the STARS model parameters is then presented in order to allow both a semiautomated fitting of several quality scan pressure curves and a consideration of the role of the total velocity. The approach is tested through column experiments done at va

SUBMITTER: Vicard A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9134404 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature