Effects of wettability in the dynamics of multiscale fluids in porous means: introduction of the Boltzmann network

• Grant number: 18/18435-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: October 01, 2018
• End date: September 30, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Transport Phenomena
• Agreement: BG E&P Brasil (Shell Group)
• Principal Investigator: Julio Romano Meneghini
• Grantee: Beatriz Fernandes de Carvalho
• Host Institution: Escola Politécnica (EP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation, AP.PCPE

Abstract

The central objective of this scientific initiation project is to study the phenomena of wettability and confinement in fluid dynamics in porous means by means of multiscale molecular simulations and Boltzmann network methods. We will introduce and apply Boltzmann Lattice methods mapped into molecular simulations carried out by the Nanopetro group. Our goal is to understand and control the solid-liquid interfaces for applications in materials for energy. In particular, the wettability and the nanoscale containment phenomena will be approached focusing on a diversity of porous means.