Research Article

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

Table 2

Corresponding parameters of the oil and gas seepage modelling example.

ParameterValue

Gas pressure ()2 bar
Water level above the oil level6 m
Porosity0.15
Residual water saturation0.05
Oil density950 Kg/m3
Oil viscosity5.42 Pa⋅m
Gas density3.125 Kg/m3
Gas viscosity Pa⋅m