Abstract
Gas invasion during the drilling process in fractured reservoirs poses challenges, affecting drilling efficiency and increasing costs. Therefore, it is crucial to effectively and accurately describe the flow characteristics of subsurface fluids. Addressing the issue of gas invasion in fractured reservoirs, this study considers the influence of matrix deformation and fracture aperture variation on fluid flow and establishes a mathematical model for coupled flow and solid deformation in fractured reservoirs. The numerical formulation of the mathematical model is derived using the finite element method. To better represent real reservoir conditions, discrete fractures are created using MATLAB, and numerical solutions are obtained using the commercial software COMSOL Multiphysics. The accuracy of the model is verified through a comparison between numerical and analytical solutions. This paper first explores the characteristics of fluid flow within a single fracture and rock deformation when encountering a fracture during drilling. It then compares the predictive capability of the coupled model with that of the uncoupled model in estimating gas invasion. Finally, the primary factors influencing gas invasion in fractured reservoirs are analyzed from the perspectives of rock matrix, fractures, and drilling operations.
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