Mathematical and Computational Techniques for Modeling Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Reservoirs

Mathematical models have widely been used to predict, understand, and
optimize complex physical processes in modeling and simulation of
multiphase fluid flow in petroleum reservoirs. These models are important
for understanding the fate and transport of chemical species and heat.
With this understanding the models are then applied to the needs of the
petroleum industry to design enhanced oil recovery strategies.

This talk will address the recent development of mathematical and
numerical techniques for modeling and simulating multiphase fluid flow in
petroleum reservoirs. The discussion will also look at the mathematical
difficulties encountered in modeling, up-scaling, discretization, and
solution. Dr. Chen holds a Senior Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in
Reservoir Simulation. He was trained as a mathematician and has more than
20 years of experience with mathematical modeling and computer simulation
with the petroleum industry. This talk will present a clear understanding
of the role mathematics plays in the advancement of petroleum engineering.