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Thermal recovery by steam injection has proven to be an effective means of recovering heavy oil. Forecasts of reservoir response to the application of steam are necessary before starting a steam drive project. Thermal numerical models are available to provide forecasts. However, these models are expensive and consume a great deal of computer time. An alternative to numerical modeling is to use a semi-analytical model. The objective of the current study was to investigate thermal applications of horizontal wells for displacement and gravity drainage processes using analytical modeling as well as reservoir simulation. The main novelties presented in the paper are: a) the transient temperature... 

The current study was aimed at developing a package of “model + algorithm” for the design of resin in pulp (RIP) and carbon in pulp (CIP) processes of gold, uranium, and base metals. For this purpose, we first formulated a double-resistance model for irreversible adsorption (accompanied by chemical reaction) in CSTRs, and modified the McKay et al. semi-analytical model for reversible uptake in a similar system. We then devised two algorithms for the design and optimization of reversible and irreversible RIP and CIP cascades. The developed algorithms were applied on the extraction of copper, uranium, and gold. The packages are able to specify the optimum number of stages, reactor volume (V),... 

Linear position sensors are essential parts of linear motion control systems. Among different linear sensors, linear resolvers are an appropriate choice for harsh environments. Design optimization of linear resolvers needs an accurate, but computationally fast model for their performance prediction. Slotting effect of the cores and end effect are two important phenomena that must be accurately involved in the model to ensure its reliable results. Therefore, in this paper a semi-analytical model based on subdomain modeling technique is proposed for linear resolvers. Then, according to the developed model, the induced voltages in the signal windings of the resolver are calculated and... 

This paper a simple semi-analytical model for calculation of the time evolution and spatial variation of the electric field in microring resonators in the presence of The Kerr effect and two-photon absorption (TPA) is presented. The theoretical analysis is based on the delayed feedback model, which is well known in microring theory. The model is applied to the Chalcogenide glass and AlGaAs microrings to study the Kerr and TPA effects on the spatial and temporal variation of electric field respectively across the microring. The effects of microring parameters and input signal shapes on the transient behavior are taken into consideration. It is shown that, the results are in good agreement... 

Several semi-analytical models are considered for a double-gyre problem in a turbulent flow regime for which a reference fully numerical eddy-resolving solution is obtained. The semi-analytical models correspond to solving the depth-averaged Navier–Stokes equations using the spectral Galerkin approach. The robustness of the linear and Smagorinsky eddy-viscosity models for turbulent diffusion approximation is investigated. To capture essential properties of the double-gyre configuration, such as the integral kinetic energy, the integral angular momentum, and the jet mean-flow distribution, an improved semi-analytical model is suggested that is inspired by the idea of scale decomposition...