Our Research
The reserach in our section falls into three categories: Geo-Energy, Geo-environmental Protection, and Computational Geosciences.
Geo-Energy
Our research on geo-energy explores methods to harness Earth's geothermal energy, advances the storage of liquid hydrogen in the subsurface, and studies the carbon footprint.
Geo-Environmental Protection
Industrial operations and anthopogenic interventions carry risks. Our research explores techniques to mitigate the impact of fossil fuel consumption, and analyzes the consequences of subsurface operations to reduce their future impact.
Computational Geoscience
The subsurface is mostly out of reach and out of sight. To rigorously analyse and predict the impact of subsurface operations, we advance research in data assimilation, optimization and control theory, and numerical simulation.
Our Publications
Below, you can access a list of our section's most recent publications.
- PQ Nguyen, WR Rossen, PLJ Zitha, PK Currie, Determination of gas traping with foam using X-ray CT and effluent analysis, In Proc. SPE European Formation Damage Conference, Scheveningen, The Netherlands p.1-19, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
- DJM Tillard, X Cheng, J Molle, J van Nes, PLJ Zitha, Distinct Element Modelling of cone penetration supported by X-ray tomography, In Geology and linear infrastructures p.1-8, Brgm Editions.
- PQ Nguyen, PK Currie, PLJ Zitha, Effect of crossflow on foam induced diversion in layered formations, In SPE Journal Volume 10 p.54-65.
- M Ali, PK Currie, MJ Salman, Effect of residual oil on the particle deposition profile in deep-bed filtration during produced water re-injection, In Proc. SPE European Formaton Damage Conference, Scheveningen, The Netherlands p.1-9, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
- FAH Al-Abduwani, P Bedrikovetsky, R Farajzadeh, WMGT van den Broek, PK Currie, External filter cake erosion: mathematical model and experimental study, In Proc. 6th European Formation Damage Conference, Scheveningen, The Netherlands p.1-14, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
- FAH Al-Abduwani, R Farajzadeh, WMGT van den Broek, PK Currie, PLJ Zitha, Filtration of micron-sized particles in granular media revealed by X-ray computed tomography, In Review of Scientific Instruments Volume 76 p.1-6.
- FAH Al-Abduwani, A. Shirzadi, WMGT van den Broek, PK Currie, Formation damage vs. solid particles deposition profile during laboratory-simulated PWRI, In SPE Journal Volume 10 p.138-151.
- MIM Darwish, In situ arsenic removal using redox condition alteration: up-scaling using homogenization
- FAH Al-Abduwani, Internal filtration and external filter cake build-up in sandstones
- GA Al-Muntasheri, HA Nasr-El-Din, E Mendes, D van Batenburg, PLJ Zitha, Investigation of a high temperature organic water shutoff gel: reaction mechanisms