Status of the TOUGH-FLAC simulator and recent applications related to coupled fluid flow and crustal deformations

This paper presents recent advancement in and applications of TOUGH-FLAC, a simulator for multiphase fluid flow and geomechanics. The TOUGH-FLAC simulator links the TOUGH family multiphase fluid and heat transport codes with the commercial FLAC^3D geomechanical simulator. The most significant new TOUGH-FLAC development in the past few years is a revised architecture, enabling a more rigorous and tight coupling procedure with improved computational efficiency. The applications presented in this paper are related to modeling of crustal deformations caused by deep underground fluid movements and pressure changes as a result of both industrial activities (the In Salah CO₂ Storage Project and the Geysers Geothermal Field) and natural events (the 1960s Matsushiro Earthquake Swarm). Finally, the paper provides some perspectives on the future of TOUGH-FLAC in light of its applicability to practical problems and the need for high-performance computing capabilities for field-scale problems, such as industrial-scale CO₂ storage and enhanced geothermal systems. It is concluded that despite some limitations to fully adapting a commercial code such as FLAC^3D for some specialized research and computational needs, TOUGH-FLAC is likely to remain a pragmatic simulation approach, with an increasing number of users in both academia and industry.     

Modeling And Performance Evaluation Of Branch And Value Prediction In Ilp Processors

Speculative execution is one of the key issues to boost the performance of future generation microprocessors. In this paper, we introduce a novel approach to evaluate the effects of branch and value prediction, which allow the processor to execute instructions beyond the limits of control and true data dependences. Until now, almost all the estimations of their performance potential under different scenarios have been obtained using trace-driven or execution-driven simulation. Occasionally, some simple deterministic models have been used. We employ an analytical model based on recently introduced Fluid Stochastic Petri Nets (FSPNs) in order to capture the dynamic behavior of an ILP processor with aggressive use of prediction techniques and speculative execution. Here we define the FSPN model, derive the state equations for the underlying stochastic process and present performance evaluation results to illustrate its usage in deriving measures of interest. Our implementation-independent stochastic modeling framework reveals considerable potential for further research in this area using numerical solution of systems of partial differential equations and/or discrete-event simulation of FSPN models.     

基于ANSYS的ZDY2000L型煤矿钻机给进模块的有限元分析

钻机是现代煤矿井下采煤的重要工艺装备。钻机正常工作时,动力给进部分受力复杂,工作环境苛刻。为保证产品质量及可靠性,使用有限元分析软件ANSYS专门对给进模块进行了应力分析及振动模态计算。通过计算,得到了ZDY2000L型钻机给进模块在极限工作状态下的局部应力最大值为60.809MPa及导轨刚度变形最大值为0.029 7mm,发现所设计的产品在降低用钢量的情况下,能够同时保证结构局部的强度小于215MPa的要求及整体刚度变形小于0.1mm的要求。最后,对给进结构进行了必要的振动模态分析,得到各阶频率值,从而为改善系统的力学性能提供了理论依据。     

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF PROPAGATION AND BREAKING PROCESSES OF A FOCUSED WAVES GROUP

A two-dimensional numerical wave flume is developed to study the focused waves group propagation and the consequent breaking processes. The numerical model is based on the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations, with the standard k-ε turbulence model to simulate the turbulence effects. To track the complicated and broken free-surface, the Volume Of Fluid (VOF) method is employed. The numerical model combines the "Partial Cell Treatment (PCT)" method with the "Locally Relative Stationary (LRS)" concept to treat the moving wave paddle so that various waves can be generated directly in a fixed Cartesian grid system. The theoretical results of the linear and nonlinear waves are used to validate the numerical wave flume firstly, and then a plunging breaking wave created by a focused waves group is simulated. The numerical results are compared to the experimental data and other simulation results, with very good agreements. The turbulence intensity, the flow field and the energy dissipation in the breaking processes are analyzed based on the numerical results. It is shown that the present numerical model is efficient and accurate for studying the waves group generation, the waves packet propagation, and the wave breaking processes.     

催化裂化柴油各馏分段碱性氮及总硫含量分布研究

对多家炼厂的催化裂化（FCC）柴油采用按体积切割馏分段的方式,对各个馏分段的碱性氮含量和总硫含量进行测试分析。结果表明,在FCC柴油中,总硫含量随着沸点的升高而升高,但碱性氮含量却随着沸点的升高而降低;以直馏柴油作对照实验,结果表明,在直馏柴油中,碱性氮和总硫含量都随沸点的升高而升高。在FCC柴油0％～60％（体积分数）的轻馏分段中集中了78．6％～86．9％的碱性氮,而在60％～100％（体积分数）的重馏分段中集中了49％～56％的硫化物。在FCC柴油中碱性氮主要集中在轻馏分,硫化物主要集中在重馏分。     

启动压力对低渗透油藏无因次采油采液指数的影响及应用研究

建立考虑启动压力的低渗透数学模型,计算出无因次采油采液指数和含水率关系曲线,应用于实际区块中,分析其开发效果。结果表明:低渗透油藏考虑启动压力采液指数,甚至部分低渗透油藏在中高含水期(含水大于50%)具有一定的提液潜力。低渗透油藏无因次采液指数分为两类:第一类无因次采液指数随含水率的上升而递减,在含水率超过40%后变得平缓;第二类无因次采液指数随含水率的上升先减小而后又略有增大。     

伊拉克钻井服务市场环境分析

中石化集团江汉石油管理局钻井二公司正进军伊拉克钻井市场,对境外市场的调研与分析必不可少。了解伊拉克石油经济和油田分布情况、战后伊拉克招投标情况、伊拉克财税和清关物流情况、伊拉克钻井市场对人员和设备的基本要求,以及在伊拉克从事钻井服务的公共安全问题,对开发伊拉克石油工程服务市场意义重大。     

浅谈如何做好井队职工一人一事思想政治工作

一人一事的思想政治工作既是党的思想政治工作的传家宝,也是解决群众问题的金钥匙。做好企业的一人一事思想政治工作就是要为职工群众解难帮困、化解矛盾,调动他们的工作热情。要做职工的思想政治工作,主要三个方面入手:一是要准确掌握队伍思想状况;二是要拿准职工思想脉搏;三是要运用行之有效的工作方法。     

对石油钻井队正职干部的考核工作初探

科学考核和评价干部,是激励干部创先争优,推进企业绩效持续提升、不断跨越的有效途径,是加强干部队伍建设的基础性工作。胜利油田渤海钻井一公司党委对井队正职的分类量化考核进行大胆探索,制定了《钻井队正职干部综合考评规定(暂行)》,建立健全了井队正职干部能上能下的岗位管理机制,形成创先争优的良好氛围,推进"人才强企"战略实现跨越式发展。