Title :
Estimating fluid flow velocities: an image analysis approach
Author :
Cassidy, R. ; McCloskey, J. ; Morrow, P.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Environ. Studies, Ulster Univ., Coleraine, UK
fDate :
6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Image analysis is used to estimate fluid velocity everywhere in a complex, two-dimensional, physical model of fractured porous rock. Cross-correlation provides an indication of flow direction and particle streak analysis is used in the calculation of flow velocities. Preliminary results are consistent with the predictions of lattice Boltzmann computer simulations
Keywords :
correlation methods; flow simulation; geology; geophysical fluid dynamics; geophysics computing; image processing; parameter estimation; porous materials; rocks; velocity; 2D physical model; cross-correlation; flow direction; fluid flow velocity estimation; fractured porous rock; geological structures; image analysis; lattice Boltzmann computer simulations; particle streak analysis; Computer simulation; Fluid flow; Fractals; Geologic measurements; Geology; Image analysis; Predictive models; Reservoirs; Solid modeling; Stereolithography;
Conference_Titel :
Image Processing, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Thessaloniki
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6725-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICIP.2001.959009
