Research Article

Mechanistic Studies of Gravity-Assisted Water Flooding in a Thick Heavy Oil Reservoir through Horizontal Injectors Using Three-Dimensional Physical Model

Table 1

Dimensionless groups used in horizontal wells reservoir and their physical meanings.

NumberDimensionless groups (π terms)Physical meanings

1The ratio of the gravity to driving force
2The ratio of the gravity to capillary force
3The ratio of the gravity to viscous force