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Investigating the effects of intersection flow localization in equivalent-continuum-based upscaling of flow in discrete fracture networks
Maximilian O. Kottwitz
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Johannes Gutenberg University, Institute of Geosciences, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 21, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Johannes Gutenberg University, M3ODEL – Mainz Institute of Multiscale Modeling, Staudingerweg 7, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Anton A. Popov
Johannes Gutenberg University, Institute of Geosciences, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 21, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Johannes Gutenberg University, M3ODEL – Mainz Institute of Multiscale Modeling, Staudingerweg 7, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Steffen Abe
Igem, Institute for Geothermal Resource Management, Berlinstr. 107a, 55411 Bingen, Germany
Boris J. P. Kaus
Johannes Gutenberg University, Institute of Geosciences, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 21, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Johannes Gutenberg University, M3ODEL – Mainz Institute of Multiscale Modeling, Staudingerweg 7, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Short summary
Upscaling fluid flow in fractured reservoirs is an important practice in subsurface resource utilization. In this study, we first conduct numerical simulations of direct fluid flow at locations where fractures intersect to analyze the arising hydraulic complexities. Next, we develop a model that integrates these effects into larger-scale continuum models of fracture networks to investigate their impact on the upscaling. For intensively fractured systems, these effects become important.
Upscaling fluid flow in fractured reservoirs is an important practice in subsurface resource...
