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Open Access Invited Review Issue
Multiscale modeling for multiphase flow and reactive mass transport in subsurface energy storage: A review
Advances in Geo-Energy Research 2025, 15(3): 245-260
Published: 11 February 2025
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Modeling of multiphase flow and reactive mass transport in porous media remains a pivotal challenge in the realm of subsurface energy storage, demanding a nuanced understanding across varying scales. This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in multiscale modeling techniques that address the inherent complexity of these processes. Three cutting-edge approaches are presented: hybrid multiscale simulation, which leverages both continuum and discrete modeling frameworks to enhance model fidelity; approximated physics, which simplifies complex reactions and interactions to expedite computations without significantly sacrificing accuracy; and machine-learning-assisted multiscale simulation, which integrates predictive analytics to refine simulation outputs. Each method presents distinct advantages and hurdles, collectively advancing the precision and computational efficiency of subsurface modeling. Despite the substantial progress, we recognize the persistent challenges, such as the need for more robust coupling techniques, the balance between model complexity and computational feasibility, and effectively combining machine learning with traditional physical models. Promising directions for future work are discussed to address these challenges, aiming to push the boundaries of current multiscale modeling capabilities.

Open Access Original Article Issue
Pore-scale simulation of gas displacement after water flooding using three-phase lattice Boltzmann method
Capillarity 2023, 6(2): 19-30
Published: 10 January 2023
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Water flooding is a commonly used technique to improve oil recovery, although the amount of oil left in reservoirs after the procedure is still significant. Gas displacement after water flooding is an effective way to recover residual oil, but the occurrence state and flow principles of multiphase fluid after gas injection are still ambiguous. Therefore, the gas displacement process after water flooding should be studied on the pore scale to provide a basis for formulating a reasonable gas injection program. Most of the current pore-scale studies focus on two-phase flow, while simulations that account for the influence of oil-gas miscibility and injected water are seldom reported. In this work, the multi-component multi-phase Shan-Chen lattice Boltzmann model is used to simulate the gas displacement after water flooding in a porous medium, and the effects of injected water, viscosity ratio, pore structure, and miscibility are analyzed. It is established that the injected water will cause gas flow path variations and lead to premature gas channeling. Under the impact of capillary pressure, the water retained in the porous medium during the water flooding stage further imbibes into the tiny pores during gas injection and displaces the remaining oil. When miscibility is considered, the oil-gas interface disappears, eliminating the influence of the capillary effect on the fluid flow and enabling the recovery of remaining oil at the corner. This study sheds light on the gas displacement mechanisms after water flooding from the pore-scale perspective and provides a potential avenue for improving oil recovery.

Open Access Editorial Issue
Subsurface multiphase reactive flow in geologic CO2 storage: Key impact factors and characterization approaches
Advances in Geo-Energy Research 2022, 6(3): 179-180
Published: 07 April 2022
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