Tutorials

	Introductory MsFV example Solving a simple 2D pressure problem with and without multiscale solver. Read more...		Iterative MsFV example The Multiscale Finite Volume method can be used as a component in an iterative framework for higher accuracy. Read more...
	Two-Phase Multiscale solver The Multiscale implementation can be used in multiphase problems. Read more...		Faulted grid The implementation is capable of handling fully unstructured grids with faults. This simple example demonstrates the simplest possible fault. Read more...

Description

The MsFV method uses two coarse grids on top of a fine scale grid. A initial set of pressure basis functions taking heterogenities into account are constructed, which are then used to find a coarse scale system. Once a coarse scale solution has been obtained, the pressure basis functions can be used to extend the coarse scale solution into the fine scale. To improve the pressure solution, the pressure solver may be used in smoother cycles in a matter similar to multigrid solvers, or as a preconditioner for iterative methods such as GMRES converging to arbitrary precision. At any time during this process another set of basis functions, the flux basis functions, can be constructed, giving conservative flow at the fine scale. The basis functions can be reused in further calculations, giving a computationally inexpensive pressure updates for multiphase flow.

This module is based on MRSTs existing TPFA solver.

Literature

1. O. Møyner. Multiscale finite-volume methods on unstructured grids. Master thesis, NTNU, 2012.
2. O. Møyner and K.-A. Lie. The multiscale finite volume method on unstructured grids. 2013 SPE Reservoir Simulation Symposium, The Woodlands, 18-20 February 2013.

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As of the MRST 2012a release, this module is bundled with MRST Core in the standard release.