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Glossary:Fluid flow
Fluid flow in porous media is a fundamental process that plays a critical role in all subsurface problems. Porous media, such as rock formations, contain interconnected pores and fractures that allow fluids to flow through them. Understanding how fluids flow through these media is essential for predicting the behavior of subsurface storage systems, including the injection, storage, and extraction of fluids. Knowledge of fluid flow can allow us to quantify how fluids interact with each other and how they flow in complex geometries. We cannot accurately characterize the behaviors of subsurface systems without monitoring fluid flow in such systems.[1]