Structural barriers to complete homogenization and wormholing in dissolving porous and fractured rocks

Key Points

• The barriers impede complete homogenization in porous rocks, impacting fluid flow efficiency and geological stability.
• Key evidence shows that structural complexities significantly affect wormholing, as evidenced by enhanced permeability in heterogeneous rock systems.
• Assessment using geological models reveals how these barriers evolve over time, influencing subsurface fluid dynamics and rock integrity.
• Understanding these structural barriers is crucial for evaluating reservoir characteristics and optimizing resource extraction processes.