Flow and Transport in Fractured Porous Media 1st Edition by Peter Dietrich, Rainer Helmig, Martin Sauter, Heinz Hotzl ISBN 3642062318 9783642062315 by Peter Dietrich, Rainer Helmig, Martin Sauter, Heinz Hötzl, Jürgen Köngeter, Georg Teutsch 9783540232704 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 3642062318 
ISBN 13: 9783642062315
Author: Peter Dietrich, Rainer Helmig, Martin Sauter, Heinz Hotzl

Flow and Transport in Fractured Porous Media 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Fundamental Concepts and Characterization of Fractured Porous Media

• Chapter 1: Properties of Porous Media
  • Definition of Porosity and Permeability
  • Darcy's Law and Hydraulic Conductivity
  • Fluid Properties: Density, Viscosity, Compressibility
  • Heterogeneity and Anisotropy in Porous Media
  • Capillary Pressure and Relative Permeability
• Chapter 2: Fracture Mechanics and Geometry
  • Formation and Classification of Fractures (Joints, Faults, Micro-fractures)
  • Fracture Properties: Aperture, Length, Orientation, Roughness
  • Fracture Networks: Connectivity, Density, Spacing
  • Conceptual Models of Fracture Geometry (e.g., Parallel Plate, Self-Affine)
  • Scale Dependency of Fracture Properties
• Chapter 3: Characterization Techniques for Fractured Porous Media
  • Field Characterization:
    • Geological Mapping and Remote Sensing (Aerial, Satellite, LiDAR)
    • Borehole Imaging and Logging (Optical, Acoustic, Resistivity)
    • Hydraulic Testing: Pumping Tests, Slug Tests, Packer Tests
    • Tracer Tests: Methods and Interpretation for Flow Paths
  • Laboratory Characterization:
    • Core Analysis: Porosity, Permeability, Poroelastic Properties
    • Fracture Aperture Measurement Techniques
    • Fluid Flow Experiments Through Single Fractures and Fracture Networks
  • Geophysical Methods:
    • Seismic, Electrical Resistivity, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Fracture Detection
    • Cross-Hole Tomography and Its Applications

Part 2: Flow in Fractured Porous Media

• Chapter 4: Conceptual Models for Fluid Flow in Fractured Media
  • Equivalent Continuum Models (ECM): Assumptions and Limitations
  • Dual-Porosity Models: Storing in Matrix, Flow in Fractures
  • Dual-Permeability Models: Flow in Both Matrix and Fractures
  • Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) Models: Explicit Representation of Fractures
  • Hybrid Models: Combining Continuum and Discrete Approaches
• Chapter 5: Analytical Solutions for Flow Problems
  • Flow Through Single Fractures (Cubic Law Derivation and Limitations)
  • Steady-State Flow in Dual-Porosity and Dual-Permeability Systems
  • Transient Flow and Pressure Transient Analysis in Fractured Wells
  • Influence of Fracture Connectivity on Permeability
• Chapter 6: Upscaling and Effective Properties
  • The Challenge of Scale: From Micro- to Macroscopic Properties
  • Methods for Upscaling Permeability (e.g., Volume Averaging, Effective Medium Theories)
  • Determining Effective Hydraulic Conductivity of Fractured Domains
  • Permeability Tensors for Anisotropic Fractured Media

Part 3: Transport in Fractured Porous Media

• Chapter 7: Basic Principles of Solute Transport
  • Advection: Flow-Driven Transport
  • Diffusion: Molecular Movement
  • Hydrodynamic Dispersion: Mechanical Spreading
  • Advection-Dispersion Equation (ADE) in Porous Media
  • Boundary Conditions for Transport Problems
• Chapter 8: Solute Transport in Fractured Porous Media: Mechanisms
  • Matrix Diffusion: The Dominant Mechanism for Retardation and Exchange
    • Mathematical Formulation and Analytical Solutions
    • Influence on Breakthrough Curves
  • Sorption and Desorption within Fractures and Matrix
  • Chemical Reactions and Decay Processes
  • Fracture Skin Effects and Clogging
• Chapter 9: Heat Transport in Fractured Porous Media
  • Conduction, Convection, and Dispersion of Heat
  • Thermal Properties of Fluids and Solids
  • Coupling of Fluid Flow and Heat Transport
  • Applications: Geothermal Energy, Waste Isolation

Part 4: Numerical Modeling of Flow and Transport

• Chapter 10: Numerical Methods for Continuum Models (ECM, DPM)
  • Finite Difference Method (FDM)
  • Finite Element Method (FEM)
  • Finite Volume Method (FVM)
  • Solving Coupled Flow and Transport Equations
  • Commercial Software Packages (e.g., MODFLOW-FRAC, FEFLOW, COMSOL)
• Chapter 11: Numerical Methods for Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) Models
  • DFN Generation: Statistical and Geological Approaches
  • Flow Simulation in DFNs: Node-Element Methods, Control Volume Finite Element (CVFE)
  • Transport Simulation in DFNs: Particle Tracking, Streamline Methods
  • Coupling DFN with Matrix Models (e.g., using explicit or implicit matrix-fracture exchange)
  • Challenges in Meshing and Computational Efficiency for DFNs
• Chapter 12: Hybrid and Multiscale Modeling Approaches
  • Advantages of Combining Continuum and Discrete Approaches
  • Sub-Gridding and Adaptive Mesh Refinement for Fractures
  • Domain Decomposition Techniques
  • Multiscale Homogenization Methods

Part 5: Applications and Case Studies

• Chapter 13: Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport
  • Groundwater Resources in Fractured Aquifers
  • Contaminant Plume Migration in Fractured Systems
  • Remediation Strategies for Fractured Contaminated Sites
  • Case Studies: Industrial Spills, Landfills
• Chapter 14: Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Geothermal Systems
  • Flow and Transport in Fractured Oil and Gas Reservoirs
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in Fractured Formations
  • Modeling Geothermal Energy Extraction from Fractured Rocks
  • Induced Seismicity in Geothermal and Hydrocarbon Operations
• Chapter 15: Nuclear Waste Disposal and CO2 Geological Sequestration
  • Long-Term Performance Assessment of Deep Geological Repositories
  • Radionuclide Migration in Fractured Host Rocks
  • Modeling CO2 Migration and Storage in Fractured Reservoirs
  • Risk Assessment and Performance Criteria

Part 6: Advanced Topics and Future Directions

• Chapter 16: Coupled Processes in Fractured Porous Media
  • Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) Coupling
  • Thermo-Hydro-Chemical (THC) Coupling
  • Poroelasticity and Stress-Dependent Permeability
  • Modeling Fracture Propagation and Evolution
• Chapter 17: Multiphase Flow in Fractured Systems
  • Immiscible Multiphase Flow (e.g., oil-water, gas-water)
  • Relative Permeability in Fractures and Fracture-Matrix Systems
  • Capillary Trapping and Wettability Effects
• Chapter 18: Uncertainty Quantification and Stochastic Approaches
  • Sources of Uncertainty in Fracture Properties and Connectivity
  • Monte Carlo Simulations and Probabilistic Methods
  • Geostatistical Realizations of Fracture Networks
  • Sensitivity Analysis and Inverse Modeling
• Chapter 19: Emerging Trends and Research Frontiers
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Fracture Characterization and Prediction
  • High-Performance Computing for Complex Models
  • Digital Rock Physics for Micro-scale Fracture Analysis
  • Integration of Multi-Source Data for Enhanced Understanding

Conclusion: Synthesizing Knowledge for Resilient Solutions

• Key Takeaways and Insights
• The Interdisciplinary Nature of Fractured Media Research
• Challenges Remaining and Opportunities for Future Research
• The Importance of Bridging Theory, Experiment, and Modeling

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