Abstract
Localized compaction in porous rocks is a recently recognized phenomenon that has been shown to reduce permeability dramatically. Consequently, the phenomenon is relevant to a variety of technologies involving fluid injection or withdrawal. This article summarizes current understanding of localized compaction and impediments to further progress. The article is based on discussions at a small workshop on localized compaction sponsored by the Office of Science, U. S. Department of Energy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Acta Geotechnica |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
Acknowledgment This paper is based on discussions at a workshop sponsored by the U. S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Geosciences Program. We thank all the participants for written and oral comments that contributed to this article but fully acknowledge that they may disagree with some of the facts, opinions and interpretations expressed here.
Keywords
- Bifurcation
- Compaction localization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)