Study of the Influence of Deformation Heterogeneity on Core Permeability under Cyclic Loading

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  • Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Perm, Russian Federation
  • Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Perm, Russian Federation
  • Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, People's Republic of China

Abstract

The study of sensitivity of filtration-capacitive properties to pressure is an urgent task in the planning and operation of natural reservoirs, in which cyclic changes in pore pressure inevitably occur. Among the existing laboratory methods for studying the sensitivity of rocks to pressure, there are a number of shortcomings that lead to a decrease in the accuracy of permeability prediction, especially when creating a comprehensive confining pressure. The paper presents the results of experimental studies of the effect of cyclic loads on the filtration parameters of 3D analogs of rocks manufactured by the SLA printing method with specified conductivity parameters. The mechanism of the influence of the composite structure of the model on the deformation of the filtration channel is revealed. The resulting effect of slippage of parts of 3D analogs of rocks leads to a greater narrowing of the filtration channel in the central part of the sample under cyclic application of the load. It was found that the channel located in the central part is compressed on average by 60% more than those located on the sides. The dependence of the degree of deformation of the sample on the number of loading cycles was found. It was found that during one loading cycle, the channel located in the central part of the sample narrows on average by 30% less than in the lateral part. During unloading, the channels in the central part open less, since the stored internal elastic energy is insufficient to overcome friction and shear of the halves. The results of the study show that the composite type of the design of 3D rock analogues leads to an excess of deformations parallel to the contact area over perpendicular ones. This type of design imitates the presence of relaxation cracks inherent in rock samples extracted from great depths and subject to significant stresses in natural conditions of occurrence.

Keywords

deformationscoreadditive technologiescyclic loadingpermeabilityconductivityfiltrationpressureSLA printing.

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Published
24 October 2025
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24 October 2025
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Vol. 25, No. 3 (2025)
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