A Theoretical Analysis of Pore Size Distribution Effects on Shale Apparent Permeability
Joint Authors
Tian, Shouceng
Ren, Wenxi
Li, Gensheng
Yang, Ruiyue
Wang, Tianyu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Apparent permeability is an important input parameter in the simulation of shale gas production.
Most apparent permeability models assume a single pore size.
In this study, we develop a theoretical model for quantifying the effect of pore size distribution on shale apparent permeability.
The model accounts for the nonuniform distribution of pore sizes, the rarefaction effect, and gas characteristics.
The model is validated against available experimental data.
Theoretical calculations show that the larger the pore radius, the larger the apparent permeability.
Moreover, the apparent permeability increases with an increase in the width of pore size distribution, with this effect being much more pronounced at low pressure than at high pressure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tian, Shouceng& Ren, Wenxi& Li, Gensheng& Yang, Ruiyue& Wang, Tianyu. 2017. A Theoretical Analysis of Pore Size Distribution Effects on Shale Apparent Permeability. Geofluids،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tian, Shouceng…[et al.]. A Theoretical Analysis of Pore Size Distribution Effects on Shale Apparent Permeability. Geofluids No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155821
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tian, Shouceng& Ren, Wenxi& Li, Gensheng& Yang, Ruiyue& Wang, Tianyu. A Theoretical Analysis of Pore Size Distribution Effects on Shale Apparent Permeability. Geofluids. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155821
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155821