Research Article

Iterative Analytical Solutions for Nonlinear Two-Phase Flow with Gas Solubility in Shale Gas Reservoirs

Table 1

Model parameters in the computation for the China shale gas reservoir.

ParameterUnitValuePhysical meanings

0.15Residual saturation of gas
0.2Residual saturation of water
PasWater viscosity
PasShale gas viscosity
m/sTravel wave viscosity
2Pore size distribution index
MPa27.4Initial reservoir pressure
MPa19.67Well pressure
mD0.1Initial permeability in the fractured zone
0.18Initial porosity
MPa2Entry capillary pressure
0.004End-point relative permeability for water
1End-point relative permeability for shale gas
2Reference parameter for water
2Reference parameter for shale gas
5.42Shale gas solubility