Flow-induced morphology modifications in porous multiscale systems

This project aims to understand and predict flow transport and medium evolution in porous media with morphology modifications using numerical simulations, experiments, and theoretical modeling.

Subsidie
€ 1.499.791
2025

Projectdetails

Introduction

Fluid flows through porous media with morphology modifications are ubiquitous across nature and industry. Examples include:

  • The melting and refreezing of snow
  • The migration of carbon dioxide in underground aquifers
  • Phase-change materials in energy storage systems
  • The formation of sea ice

A key property of media experiencing morphology variations is that the modifications of the pore structure relate to the local flow conditions, which in turn are affected by the geometry of the porous matrix.

Challenges

Despite their importance and pervasiveness, measuring and modelling flow transport and medium evolution in these systems remains challenging. This is due to:

  1. Multiway coupling
  2. Multiscale nature
  3. Feedback mechanisms

Project Objective

The objective of this project is to shed new light on the evolution of porous multiscale systems characterised by flow-induced morphology modifications.

Research Focus

Three classes of media with increasing levels of complexity will be investigated in well-defined and controlled flow configurations:

  1. Porous media with phase-change
  2. Reactive media
  3. Reactive media with phase-change

Methodology

To tackle these problems, we will employ a complementary combination of:

  • Numerical simulations
  • Laboratory experiments
  • Theoretical modelling

We will use these findings in a multiscale modelling framework where the large-scale and long-term flow behaviour is predicted by simple models that are fed with the results of high-resolution numerical and laboratory experiments.

Expected Outcomes

This project aims at a true scientific breakthrough. We want to gain a quantitative understanding of flow transport and medium evolution in porous media with morphology modifications. This will involve unraveling a number of physical mechanisms that will allow the prediction and control of these complex systems.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 1.499.791
Totale projectbegroting€ 1.499.791

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-9-2025
Einddatum31-8-2030
Subsidiejaar2025

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIENpenvoerder

Land(en)

Austria

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