Research Article

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

Table 2

Model parameters in computation for the Barnett shale gas well.

ParameterUnitValuePhysical meanings

0.15Residual saturation of gas
0.6Residual saturation of water
PasWater viscosity
PasShale gas viscosity
m/sTravel wave viscosity
2Pore size distribution index
MPa20.34Initial reservoir pressure
MPa3.45Well pressure
mD5.0Initial permeability in the fractured zone
0.2Initial porosity
MPa2Entry capillary pressure
0.00035End-point relative permeability for water
1End-point relative permeability for shale gas
2Reference parameter for water
2Reference parameter for shale gas
1.16Shale gas solubility