Research Article

Application of Numerical Modelling and Genetic Programming in Hydrocarbon Seepage Prediction and Control for Crude Oil Storage Unlined Rock Caverns

Table 1

Values and domain of the selected parameters.

Intrinsic permeability (m2)Porosity Irreducible water saturationNonwet phase density (Kg/m3)Nonwet phase viscosity (Pa⋅s)Gas pressure (bar)

Oil0.15–0.20.05–0.3(3)800–950(3)0.1–5.42
0.12–0.170.05–0.3(3)800–950(3)0.1–5.42
0.1–0.150.05–0.3(3)800–950(3)0.1–5.42
0.08–0120.05–0.3(3)800–950(3)0.1–5.42
0.05–0.10.1–0.3(3)800–950(3)0.1–5.42

Gas0.1–0.150.05–0.33.1251-2(3)0.5–1(3)
0.08–0.120.05–0.33.1251-2(3)0.5–1(3)
0.05–0.10.1–0.33.1251-2(3)0.5–1(3)

The number in the parentheses represents the number of levels for the parameter.