Modeling Permeability Impairment in Porous Media due to Asphaltene Deposition under Dynamic Conditions

An investigation into the impairment of permeability in porous media as a result of the deposition of asphaltene particulates in a flowing stream is presented. By incorporating kinetics of asphalte...

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