[HTML][HTML] In situ characterization of heterogeneous surface wetting in porous materials
The performance of nano-and micro-porous materials in capturing and releasing fluids, such
as during CO 2 geo-storage and water/gas removal in fuel cells and electrolyzers, is …
as during CO 2 geo-storage and water/gas removal in fuel cells and electrolyzers, is …
[HTML][HTML] Pore-scale imaging with measurement of relative permeability and capillary pressure on the same reservoir sandstone sample under water-wet and mixed …
Using micro-CT imaging and differential pressure measurements, we design a comparative
study in which we simultaneously measure relative permeability and capillary pressure on …
study in which we simultaneously measure relative permeability and capillary pressure on …
Universal description of wetting on multiscale surfaces using integral geometry
Hypothesis Emerging energy-related technologies deal with multiscale hierarchical
structures, intricate surface morphology, non-axisymmetric interfaces, and complex contact …
structures, intricate surface morphology, non-axisymmetric interfaces, and complex contact …
Characterization of wetting using topological principles
Hypothesis Understanding wetting behavior is of great importance for natural systems and
technological applications. The traditional concept of contact angle, a purely geometrical …
technological applications. The traditional concept of contact angle, a purely geometrical …
[HTML][HTML] Pore-scale imaging of displacement patterns in an altered-wettability carbonate
High-resolution X-ray imaging combined with a steady-state flow experiment is used to
demonstrate how pore-scale displacement affects macroscopic properties in an altered …
demonstrate how pore-scale displacement affects macroscopic properties in an altered …
A new approach to measure wettability by relative permeability measurements
Wettability is a key factor controlling the flow of fluids, solutes, heat and electrical current in
porous media, and therefore it is important in studies of various processes including CO 2 …
porous media, and therefore it is important in studies of various processes including CO 2 …
[HTML][HTML] Determination of contact angles for three-phase flow in porous media using an energy balance
Hypothesis We define contact angles, θ, during displacement of three fluid phases in a
porous medium using energy balance, extending previous work on two-phase flow. We test …
porous medium using energy balance, extending previous work on two-phase flow. We test …
Impact of wettability on capillary phase trap** using pore-network modeling
The impact of rock wettability on phase mobility and capillary trap** is significant in the
valuation of geologic carbon sequestration scenarios. Wetting conditions of CO 2/brine/rock …
valuation of geologic carbon sequestration scenarios. Wetting conditions of CO 2/brine/rock …
[HTML][HTML] Capillary-dominated imbibition in heterogeneous-wet reservoirs: Mechanisms, characterization, and critical insights
Y **ao, Z You, Y He, Z Du, J Zheng, L Wang - Geoenergy Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The heterogeneous-wet state within oil and gas reservoirs introduces complex fluid
distribution and flow dynamics, which significantly impacts enhanced oil recovery and geo …
distribution and flow dynamics, which significantly impacts enhanced oil recovery and geo …