Advanced modeling and simulation of flow in subsurface reservoirs with fractures and wells for a sustainable industry
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Oil Gas Sci. Technol. – Rev. IFP Energies nouvelles
Volume 75, 2020
Advanced modeling and simulation of flow in subsurface reservoirs with fractures and wells for a sustainable industry
Article Number 80
Number of page(s) 17
DOI https://doi.org/10.2516/ogst/2020078
Published online 09 November 2020
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