Lattice Kinetic Model Of 3d Flow Characterization In Core Samples Via Synchrotron X-Ray Micro-Tomography

Flow characterization using more accurate and robust numerical engine in the natural domains is a demanding subject in underground related surveys for an optimized performance. Primarily, we employed a more precise insight into constructing a proper three-dimensional rock model, the XCT. Representative samples were scanned with a synchrotron Micro-Tomography beamline. The reconstructed volumes were analyzed using iMorph and the fluid flow simulated by employing the novel Constant Speed Kinetic Lattice model (CSKM). In this approach, the 4D Fourier series have been employed to simulate 3D fluid flow taking into account thermodynamic consistency. Considering the recently proposed entropic model of Burg and Tsallis, the extended Boghosian distribution function model was substituted by the recently proposed 4D CSKM with Tsallis entropy, incorporating a new developed forcing term through modified Exact Difference Method (EDM). Compared earlier research, the results reveal more accuracy in making flow parameters consistent with the porous-media-related physical phenomena.