TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA
Scope & Guideline
Unraveling Complexities in Transport Phenomena
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Fluid Flow Dynamics:
The journal extensively covers the dynamics of fluid flow through porous media, including single-phase and multiphase flow, as well as non-Darcian and reactive transport phenomena. - Pore-Scale Modeling:
A significant focus is placed on pore-scale modeling techniques, including lattice Boltzmann methods, pore network models, and computational fluid dynamics, to understand fluid behavior at the microscale. - Geological Applications:
Research often addresses geological applications such as CO2 sequestration, hydrocarbon recovery, and groundwater flow, emphasizing the environmental impact and sustainability. - Material Characterization:
The journal includes studies on the characterization of porous materials, including their mechanical and transport properties, using advanced imaging and modeling techniques. - Interfacial Phenomena:
Interfacial phenomena in porous media, such as wettability effects, capillary action, and phase transitions, are explored to understand their influence on transport processes.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning in Transport Modeling:
There is a growing trend towards integrating machine learning techniques in the analysis and prediction of fluid transport behaviors, enhancing modeling capabilities and efficiency. - Digital Rock Physics:
The use of digital rock physics is increasingly prevalent, leveraging high-resolution imaging and computational models to study the microstructural characteristics of porous materials. - Advanced Multiphase Flow Studies:
Research on advanced multiphase flow dynamics, including the effects of pressure gradients and complex interactions between fluids, has gained momentum, reflecting the need for more accurate models in various applications. - Environmental and Sustainable Applications:
A rising focus on the environmental impact of fluid transport in porous media, particularly in relation to CO2 storage, groundwater contamination, and remediation technologies, highlights the journal's commitment to sustainability. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emerging themes show an increase in interdisciplinary research, combining insights from geosciences, materials science, and engineering to address complex challenges in porous media transport.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Analytical Models:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers relying on traditional analytical models for predicting transport in porous media, as researchers increasingly prefer numerical and computational approaches. - Basic Hydraulic Studies:
Studies focusing solely on basic hydraulic properties without consideration of complex interactions or advanced modeling techniques are becoming less common, reflecting a trend toward more integrated and multifaceted research. - Simplistic Two-Phase Flow Models:
Research employing simplistic models for two-phase flow in porous media has waned, as the field moves towards more comprehensive models that consider the complexities of real-world conditions.
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