Multi-Phase Flow and Unconventional Oil/Gas Development

Dear Colleagues,

Unconventional oil and gas resources have huge reserves, but the geological structures of reservoirs are generally complex. Therefore, the flowing capability of reservoir fluids often needs to be improved during the oil and gas production process in order to be developed effectively. In recent years, the problems of multi-phase flow during oil and gas production in unconventional reservoirs (heavy oil reservoirs, fractured carbonate reservoirs, low-permeability reservoirs, etc.) have obtained the attention of many scholars. In addition, the effects of oil‒gas and oil‒water interfaces during multi-phase flow in reservoirs and the effects of the addition of surfactants, polymers and nanoparticles on multi-phase flow are also the major focus of this theme. Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of multi-phase flow in formation‒wellbore‒surface facility processes are also included. In order to strengthen the deep integration of multi-phase flow mechanics theory and engineering and promote the development of emerging interdisciplinary subjects, we have launched this Special Issue call for papers with the support of relevant academic journals. We invite you to submit manuscripts on topics including (but not limited to) the following:

1. Multi-phase flow from wellbore to ground facilities;
2. Multi-phase flows and EOR mechanisms of oil and gas in reservoirs;
3. Application of nanoparticles and chemicals in unconventional reservoirs and the effects on multi-phase flow;
4. Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of multiphase flow in the formation‒wellbore‒surface facility process;
5. Application of artificial intelligence in multi-phase flow.

Prof. Dr. Binfei Li
Prof. Dr. Wei Liu
Prof. Dr. Shibao Yuan
Topic Editors