Formula 1.82

Kozeny equation

Input(s)

$\varnothing$: Porosity (fraction)

$\mathrm{k}_{\mathrm{z}}$: Kozeny Constant (dimensionless)

$\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{p}}$: Specific Surface Area $\left(\mathrm{cm}^{-1}\right)$

Output(s)

k: Permeability $\left(\mathrm{cm}^{2}\right)$

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{k}=\frac{\varnothing}{\mathrm{k}_{\mathrm{z}} * \mathrm{~S}_{\mathrm{p}}^{2}} $$

Reference(s)

Dandekar, A. Y. 2006. Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press Taylor \& Francis Group, Page: 52.