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This paper aims to explore the advancements in Intelligent Digital Rock Physics (IDRP) and its impact on unconventional reservoir characterization.

June 19, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Intelligent Digital Rock Physics: Advances and Perspectives from Imaging Reconstruction to Pore-Scale Multiphase Flow Simulation

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XLXue LiXi'an University of Architecture and Technology LZLin ZhuXi'an University of Architecture and Technology FGFeng GaoChina University of Mining and Technology

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Systematic review demonstrates how artificial intelligence improves imaging, reconstruction, and simulation in unconventional reservoirs, suggesting future pathways for hydrocarbon development.

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This paper aims to explore the advancements in Intelligent Digital Rock Physics (IDRP) and its impact on unconventional reservoir characterization.
Reviewed imaging and segmentation techniques using CNNs, GANs, and diffusion models.
Analyzed approaches for integrating multi-source data and modeling dual-porosity systems.
Evaluated machine learning applications for predicting multiphase flow while embedding governing equations.
Identified limitations in topological realism and generalization across different rock types, impacting model reliability.
Proposed multimodal foundation models and neural operators for enhanced predictive accuracy and interpretability in rock physics.
Highlighted recommendations for future development in engineering digital twins for various energy applications.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dff765a5b0777af2ede1 https://doi.org/10.3390/app16126118

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Systematic review demonstrates how artificial intelligence improves imaging, reconstruction, and simulation in unconventional reservoirs, suggesting future pathways for hydrocarbon development.

Intelligent Digital Rock Physics: Advances and Perspectives from Imaging Reconstruction to Pore-Scale Multiphase Flow Simulation

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