Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/B50188X/1
Modelling the dynamics and morphology of flow-reaction processes in porous media.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Dr DT Pritchard, University of Cambridge, BP Institute
- Grant held at:
- University of Cambridge, BP Institute
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Science Topics:
- Earth Resources
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Hydrogeology
- Earth Engineering
- Abstract:
- Many permeable rocks have characteristic patterns of mineral distribution which are strongly associated with the porosity of the rock. These patterns control flow in oil reservoirs and freshwater aquifers, and determine the location of useful ores. The evolution of permeable rocks is driven by chemical exchanges between the rock and minerals dissolved in the pore water; these modify the permeability of the rock through precipitation and dissolution and so affect the flows which drive the reactions, producing a dynamic feedback process. This project will be carried out in collaboration with geochemists and petroleum engineers. I will develop mathematical models in conjunction with analogue laboratory experiments to determine how and when structures such as paleokarsts and unconformity-type ore deposits can arise from flow-reaction feedback.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/B50188X/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Postdoc pre-FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- EMS
This fellowship award has a total value of £117,048
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £3,000 | £85,548 | £28,500 |
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