3 papers
math.NA2026
A Stabilized Mortar Method for Discontinuities in Geological Media with Non-Conforming Grids
Daniele Moretto, Andrea Franceschini, Massimiliano Ferronato
Accurate numerical simulation of fault and fracture mechanics is critical for the performance and safety assessment of many subsurface systems. The discretized representation of di…
math.NA2026
Unexpected fault activation due to underground gas storage in produced reservoirs. Part II: Definition of safe operational bandwidths
Selena Baldan, Massimiliano Ferronato, Andrea Franceschini +9
Underground gas storage is a versatile tool for managing energy resources and addressing pressing environmental concerns. While natural gas is stored in geological formations since…
math.NA2026
Unexpected fault activation due to underground gas storage in produced reservoirs. Part I: Mathematical model and mechanisms
Andrea Franceschini, Claudia Zoccarato, Selena Baldan +5
Underground gas storage (UGS) is a critical technology for managing seasonal gas consumption peaks, increasingly important in the face of market uncertainties. However, safety conc…