Recent Advances in Fractal Analysis for Hydrocarbon Dynamics and Flow Modeling

Dear Colleagues,

The field of Fractal Analysis for Gas Dynamics and Flow Modeling refers to the interdisciplinary of mathematical modeling and oil and gas reservoir geology, which serves the quantitative characterization and mathematical description of unconventional reservoir structures. These concepts focused on mathematical operations and precise evaluations of microscopic accumulation capacity, hydrocarbon-bearing ability, and mobility of coal, shale, and tight sandstone reservoirs. Focusing on the quantitative evaluation of reservoir classification and accurate prediction of hydrocarbon production. Additionally, the use of fractal analysis and modeling in unconventional reservoir structure and behavior provides theoretical reference for enhancing hydrocarbon recovery.

The focus of this Special Issue is to continue to advance research on topics relating to the theory, design, implementation, and application of fractal analysis and modeling in gas dynamics and flow modeling. Topics that are invited for submission include (but are not limited to):

• Fractal and fractional theory;
• Mathematical description of reservoir physical property;
• Application of fractal theory in of pore structure characterization;
• Design of multivariate quantitative evaluation scheme for reservoir quality;
• Mathematical modeling of hydrocarbon content and mobility evolution;
• Fine characterization of oil and gas migration and accumulation process.

Prof. Dr. Meng Wang
Dr. Weidong Xie
Guest Editors

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