Analytical approximations for flow in compressible, saturated, one-dimensional porous media

• Published in: Advances in Water Resources, vol. 30, num. 4, p. 927-936
• Publication date: 2007

A nonlinear model for single-phase fluid flow in slightly compressible porous media is presented and solved approximately. The model assumes state equations for density, porosity, viscosity and permeability that are exponential functions of the fluid (either gas or liquid) pressure. The governing equation is transformed into a nonlinear diffusion equation. It is solved for a semi- infinite domain for either constant pressure or constant flux boundary conditions at the surface. The solutions obtained, although approximate, are extremely accurate as demonstrated by comparisons with numerical results. Predictions for the surface pressure resulting from a constant flux into a porous medium are compared with published experimental data.

Keywords: Nonlinear diffusion ; Constant flow rate hydraulic conductivity test ; Permeability measurement ; Effect of pressure on permeability ; Effect of pressure on porosity ; Permeability ; Conductivity ; Infiltration ; Pressure ; Equation

Reference

• ECOL-ARTICLE-2007-002
• doi:10.1016/j.advwatres.2006.08.003
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