Coupled Geomechanical, Thermal and Fluid Flow Modelling as an Aid toIimproving Waterflood Sweep Efficiency

Abstract

Abstract Generic studies, involving coupled geomechanical, thermal and flow modelling, together with empirical field data, have elicited the concept that preferred directionality in oilfield waterflooding is stress-related and progressive with time. Specific field applications have illustrated the importance of mechanical and hydraulic interactions between wells, and of the characteristics of natural fractures.