As reservoir engineering becomes more complex to deal with current challenges, core analysts must understand and realistically model pore geometries and fluid behaviors at pores scales in a timesaving manner. This can be achieved by using the new CoreFlow digital rock and fluid analytics services, a unique integrated solution that creates a 3D reservoir model to rapidly simulate flow performance under multiple production scenarios.

Physical and digital core techniques are fully integrated in the same laboratory, using the same rock sample for both types of analysis. Physical measurements refine the digital model, while digital flow scenarios guide subsequent lab tests in an iterative manner, rather than in a sequential series of steps.

Complex multiphase pore-scale flow simulations are carried out using a new breakthrough technology known as direct hydrodynamic (DHD) simulation. Unlike conventional digital rock approaches, DHD simulations correctly represent real pore geometries, real fluid properties, and real rock-fluid/fluid-fluid behaviors, without oversimplifying any of these vital components.

Operators can now shorten traditional cycle times, better understand increasingly complex reservoirs before making costly field decisions, and maximize both short-term production and long-term recover from oil and gas assets worldwide.