Difference Schemes for Three Kinds of Nonlinear Flow Model in Low Permeability Porous Media

Abstract

This paper discusses three kinds of typical one-dimensional nonlinear equations coming from low permeability reservoir seepage models with different boundary conditions. The several finite difference methods including forward difference method and second central order difference quotient method are used for the respective discrete process of three models. With these difference methods, the discrete schemes of models are obtained. Then the corresponding nonlinear discrete equations are deduced. While dealing with the boundary condition, the mid-rectangle formula is used. Finally, integrated discrete equations of three nonlinear equations are formed. The results should be meaningful for the numerical simulation of non-Darcy flow model of the low-permeability oil wells.