Introduction to Flow Through Porous Media

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of flow through porous media. It starts with the definition of porous media and the parameters that describe it, using real-life examples such as the human body and the earth. The course introduces the concept of porosity, explaining how it is calculated and its significance in understanding flow through porous media. It further discusses the concepts of superficial and interstitial velocity and introduces Darcy's Law. The course then delves into the fundamental aspects of flow through porous media, focusing on the different types of pores and their impact on the flow mechanism. It also explains the concept of permeability and its relation to flow rate, viscosity, and pressure gradient. Lastly, the course explores the various applications of flow through porous media in different fields such as geophysical or geochemical flow, hydrology, hydrocarbon recovery, sub-surface sequestration, contaminant transport, and in situ leaching.