From fluid flow to coupled processes in fractured rock: Recent advances and new frontiers
Quantitative predictions of natural and induced phenomena in fractured rock is one of the
great challenges in the Earth and Energy Sciences with far‐reaching economic and …
great challenges in the Earth and Energy Sciences with far‐reaching economic and …
Critical hydraulic gradient for nonlinear flow through rock fracture networks: The roles of aperture, surface roughness, and number of intersections
Transition of fluid flow from the linear to the nonlinear regime has been confirmed in single
rock fractures when the Reynolds number (Re) exceeds some critical values, yet the …
rock fractures when the Reynolds number (Re) exceeds some critical values, yet the …
Mathematical expressions for estimating equivalent permeability of rock fracture networks
Fracture networks play a more significant role in conducting fluid flow and solute transport in
fractured rock masses, comparing with that of the rock matrix. Accurate estimation of the …
fractured rock masses, comparing with that of the rock matrix. Accurate estimation of the …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of inertia on fluid flow in fractured rock masses: A comprehensive review
Fluid flow in fractured rock masses is important for many engineering applications. As fluid
moves through the fractures, non-negligible pressure losses occur even at a moderate flow …
moves through the fractures, non-negligible pressure losses occur even at a moderate flow …
Influence of surface roughness on fluid flow and solute transport through 3D crossed rock fractures
The influence of surface roughness on fluid flow and solute transport through three-
dimensional (3D) crossed rock fractures are investigated by numerical simulations. Three …
dimensional (3D) crossed rock fractures are investigated by numerical simulations. Three …
Effects of surface roughness and shear processes on solute transport through 3D crossed rock fractures
The influences of surface roughness and shear processes on fluid flow and solute transport
through three-dimensional (3D) crossed rock fractures, a vital element of fracture networks …
through three-dimensional (3D) crossed rock fractures, a vital element of fracture networks …
Examining fluid flow and solute transport through intersected rock fractures with stress-induced void heterogeneity
In this study, fluid flow and solute transport processes are assessed in three-dimensional (3-
D) intersected rock fractures with stressed-induced void heterogeneity. Specifically, flow …
D) intersected rock fractures with stressed-induced void heterogeneity. Specifically, flow …
Non-Fickian solute transport in three-dimensional crossed shear rock fractures at different contact ratios
Y Pan, X Liu, M Li, Q Gan, S Liu, Z Hao, L Qian… - Computers and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Solute transport in fractured rocks plays a crucial role in many subsurface processes, such
as geothermal resource extraction and carbon capture and storage. This study conducted …
as geothermal resource extraction and carbon capture and storage. This study conducted …
Fluid flow and mixing in rough‐walled fracture intersections
Fracture intersections play a basic role in contaminant transport through fracture networks
because they allow different fluids to mix and disperse along the flow paths. We use …
because they allow different fluids to mix and disperse along the flow paths. We use …
Effects of intersection and dead-end of fractures on nonlinear flow and particle transport in rock fracture networks
Fluid flow tests were conducted on three artificial rock fracture network models to visually
investigate the behaviors of fluid flow and solute transport within the fracture intersections …
investigate the behaviors of fluid flow and solute transport within the fracture intersections …