Understanding the controlling effects of rock matrix-fracture interactions on the evolution of rock permeability

Yan Peng

    Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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    Abstract

    When natural gas is extracted from coal-seam/shale gas reservoirs, the exchange of gas mass between matrix blocks and fractures occurs and this change triggers complex matrix-fracture interactions The primary goal of this thesis is to investigate the impact of matrix-fracture interactions on the evolution of permeability for the rigorous evaluation of unconventional gas production. This goal was achieved through the development of a series of permeability models under the influence of the matrix-fracture interactions. These models were implemented into a multi-scale numerical simulation model for the forecast of shale gas production .
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • The University of Western Australia
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Liu, Jishan, Supervisor
    • Leong, Yee-Kwong, Supervisor
    Award date26 Jul 2016
    Publication statusUnpublished - 2016

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