My research focuses on reservoir numerical simulation and numerical well-test methods. I employ the discrete fracture model and the embedded discrete fracture model to address these challenges. I am particularly interested in the pressure and rate transient analysis of unconventional reservoirs and CO₂ sequestration.

A new analytically modified embedded discrete fracture model for pressure transient analysis in fluid flow

B. Zhou, Z. Chen, Z. Song, Z. Tang, B. Wang, O. Olorode

Journal of Hydrology, 636, 131330, (2024)

A three-dimensional numerical well-test model for pressure transient analysis in fractured horizontal wells with secondary fractures

B. Zhou, Z. Chen, X. Zhao, B. Wang, H. Wang, K. Sepehrnoori

Physics of Fluids, 36(4), 046107, (2024)

Pressure transient behaviors for horizontal wells with well interferences, complex fractures and two-phase flow

Z. Chen, B. Zhou, S. Zhang, D. Li, K. Sepehrnoori

Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 227, 211845, (2023)

Pressure transient behaviors of discretely fractured reservoirs using a numerical discrete fracture model

Z. Chen, B. Zhou, S. Zhang, W. Yu

SPE Production & Operations, 37(04), 748-761, (2022)

• Ph.D Candidate, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, China
• MS Candidate, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, China, 2022
• Bachelor’s degree, Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China, 2020

• Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)