Abstract Characterization of pore systems in subsurface systems is of great importance for
predicting the properties of rocks and classifying the subsurface systems. Geometric features …

As the extensive application of reservoir stimulation technologies such as hydraulic
fracturing (including CO 2 fracturing) and in-situ conversion, identifying the developing rules …

Initial stress is widely observed in porous materials. However, its constitutive theory remains
unknown due to the lack of a framework for modeling the interactions between initial stress …

Accurate characterization of shale samples is of great importance for predicting and
evaluating their intrinsic properties as they undergo various geological processes. As such …

Nuclear magnetic resonance T 1-T 2 maps are popular for characterizing fluids in shale. The
characterization, however, is often done manually, which is difficult for shale due to its …

Imaging tools are widely used in the petroleum industry to investigate structural features of
reservoir rocks directly at multiple scales. Quantitative image analysis is often used to …

Abstract Characterization of pore structure in reservoirs plays a significant role in predicting
properties of rocks and classifying the reservoirs. The focus is on determining …

Quantitative characterization of pore structure plays an important role in predicting
properties of porous media and it has significant applications in energy and chemical …

Hydraulic fracturing is an important technique to enhance the production rate of oil and gas.
We extend the functions of Permeability-based Hydraulic Fracture, Level Set Method (PHF …

Microfractures are important mechanical discontinuities in shales and are important for fluid
flow during production. Understanding their properties is crucial for accurate shale …