Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems

Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems addresses the growing need for accurate prediction of fluid transport processes in subsurface environments supporting the energy transition. As natural gas production, carbon storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy development, groundwater management, and environmental remediation expand globally, an understanding of pore-scale multiphase flow behavior is critical to deliver reliable reservoir characterization and performance evaluation.

This reference presents six major pore-scale simulation approaches used to investigate multiphase flow in porous media, including molecular dynamics, lattice Boltzmann methods, pore network modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. It examines the fundamental physics governing wettability, capillary forces, interfacial interactions, and transport processes while comparing the capabilities, assumptions, and limitations of each method. Case studies, flowcharts, and visual summaries demonstrate practical modeling workflows and interpretation of simulation results.

Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working in subsurface energy and environmental systems. By linking pore-scale mechanisms to macroscopic properties such as relative permeability and capillary pressure, the book provides actionable insights for model selection, uncertainty reduction, and decision-making in low-carbon energy applications.