Deep learning in pore scale imaging and modeling
Pore-scale imaging and modeling has advanced greatly through the integration of Deep
Learning into the workflow, from image processing to simulating physical processes. In …
Learning into the workflow, from image processing to simulating physical processes. In …
Capillary-dominated fluid displacement in porous media
Liquid invasion into a porous medium is a phenomenon of great importance in both nature
and technology. Despite its enormous importance, there is a surprisingly sparse …
and technology. Despite its enormous importance, there is a surprisingly sparse …
Machine learning for predicting properties of porous media from 2d X-ray images
Abstract In this paper, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are trained to rapidly estimate
several physical properties of porous media using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) …
several physical properties of porous media using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) …
Stress sensitivity of fractured and vuggy carbonate: an X‐Ray computed tomography analysis
Fractures, vugs, and pores constitute the main pore space in carbonate reservoirs. The
associated pore structure—which is of key importance in terms of hydrocarbon production …
associated pore structure—which is of key importance in terms of hydrocarbon production …
Multiscale digital rock analysis for complex rocks
Many properties of complex porous media such as reservoir rocks are strongly affected by
heterogeneity at different scales. Complex depositional and diagenetic processes have a …
heterogeneity at different scales. Complex depositional and diagenetic processes have a …
References and benchmarks for pore-scale flow simulated using micro-CT images of porous media and digital rocks
We generate a novel reference dataset to quantify the impact of numerical solvers, boundary
conditions, and simulation platforms. We consider a variety of microstructures ranging from …
conditions, and simulation platforms. We consider a variety of microstructures ranging from …
Industrial applications of digital rock technology
This article provides an overview of the current state of digital rock technology, with
emphasis on industrial applications. We show how imaging and image analysis can be …
emphasis on industrial applications. We show how imaging and image analysis can be …
[HTML][HTML] Connected pathway relative permeability from pore-scale imaging of imbibition
Pore-scale images obtained from a synchrotron-based X-ray computed micro-tomography
(µCT) imbibition experiment in sandstone rock were used to conduct Navier–Stokes flow …
(µCT) imbibition experiment in sandstone rock were used to conduct Navier–Stokes flow …
Digital rock segmentation for petrophysical analysis with reduced user bias using convolutional neural networks
Pore‐scale digital images are usually obtained from microcomputed tomography data that
has been segmented into void and grain space. Image segmentation is a crucial step in the …
has been segmented into void and grain space. Image segmentation is a crucial step in the …
Wettability controls slow immiscible displacement through local interfacial instabilities
Immiscible fluid displacement with average front velocities in the capillary-dominated regime
is studied in a transparent Hele-Shaw cell with cylindrical posts. Employing various …
is studied in a transparent Hele-Shaw cell with cylindrical posts. Employing various …