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Permeability Flow of Liquids in Porous Media

This document discusses permeability and flow of liquids through porous media. It covers: 1) Linear and radial flow models for steady, incompressible flow through porous media using Darcy's law. Equations are provided to calculate flow rate based on permeability, cross-sectional area, viscosity, and change in flow potential (pressure). 2) The concept of flow potential which includes a gravity term and is used instead of pressure for inclined or vertical flow. 3) An example problem solving for flow rate using the flow potential approach is described. 4) Permeability units are discussed with examples converting between centipoise, atmospheres, and pascals.

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Permeability Flow of Liquids in Porous Media

This document discusses permeability and flow of liquids through porous media. It covers: 1) Linear and radial flow models for steady, incompressible flow through porous media using Darcy's law. Equations are provided to calculate flow rate based on permeability, cross-sectional area, viscosity, and change in flow potential (pressure). 2) The concept of flow potential which includes a gravity term and is used instead of pressure for inclined or vertical flow. 3) An example problem solving for flow rate using the flow potential approach is described. 4) Permeability units are discussed with examples converting between centipoise, atmospheres, and pascals.

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PERMEABILITY

Flow of Liquids in Porous Media


Linear Flow, Incompressible Liquid
1-D Linear Flow System
steady state flow
incompressible fluid, q(0s L) = constant
d includes effect of dZ/ds (change in elevation)
A(0s L) = constant
Darcy flow (Darcys Law is valid)
k = constant (non-reactive fluid)
single phase (S=1)
isothermal (constant )
A

q 2
L

1
Linear Flow, Incompressible Liquid
q k d
Darcys Law: vs
A ds
kA
q ds d

L 2
kA
A
q ds d
q
1
L 2
0
1

q
kA
1 2
L
q12 > 0, if 1 > 2
Use of flow potential, , valid for horizontal, vertical or inclined
flow
Radial Flow, Incompressible Liquid
1-D Radial Flow System
steady state flow
incompressible fluid, q(rws re) = constant
horizontal flow (dZ/ds = 0 = p)
A(rws re) = 2prh where, h=constant
Darcy flow (Darcys Law is valid)
k = constant (non-reactive fluid)
single phase (S=1)
q
isothermal (constant )
ds = -dr

rw re
Radial Flow, Incompressible Liquid
q k d
Darcys Law: vs
A ds
q k
dr dp
q
2 rh
rw pw
1 2 kh
q dr dp
re
r pe

rw re
q
2 kh
p e p w
ln(r e /rw )
qew > 0, if pe > pw
Flow Potential - Gravity Term
= p - gZ/c
Z+
Z is elevation measured from a datum
has dimension of pressure
Oilfield Units
c = (144 in2/ft2)(32.17 lbmft/lbfs2)
Flow Potential - Darcys Experiment
Discuss ABW, Fig. 2-26 (pg. 68)
Confirm that for the static (no flow) case, the flow
potential is constant (there is no potential gradient to
cause flow)
top of sand pack
bottom of sand pack
Flow Potential - Example Problem
Discuss ABW, Example 2-8 (pg. 75)
Solve this problem using flow potential
Permeability Units
Discuss ABW, Example 2-9 (pg. 79)
2 conversion factors needed to illustrate
permeability units of cm2
cp Pas
atm Pa

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