International Workshop on Image Analysis and Modelling of Laboratory Porous Media Flow
Gathering of international and local experts working on the intersection of modelling and experiments of porous media flow and kick-off of FRIPRO project TIME₄CO₂.
Scope
Image analysis is central to the quantitative study of porous media flow in laboratory settings and its comparison with mathematical models. This workshop brings together international experts and active research groups in Bergen working at the intersection of modeling and experiments. The event also marks the launch of the RCN-funded FRIPRO project TIME₄CO₂ (external link) (2025–2029), a collaboration between Jakub Both (Dept. of Mathematics, U. Bergen), Martin Fernø (Dept. of Physics and Technology, U. Bergen) and Jan M. Nordbotten (Dept. of Mathematics, U. Bergen). The project aims to reduce modeling errors and enhance simulation technologies for CCS by analyzing CO₂ storage experiments in complex geometries using the FluidFlower (external link) concept, supported by Darcy-scale image analysis and state-of-the-art simulations.
Confirmed speakers
- Tom Bultreys (Ghent University) (external link)
- Holger Class (U. Stuttgart) (external link)
- Jacquelin Cobos (University of Bergen)
- Marco Dentz (IDAEA-CSIC) (external link)
- Marco De Paoli (TU Vienna) (external link)
- Ketil Djuurhus (NORCE) (external link)
- Geir Ersland (University of Bergen)
- Martin Fernø (University of Bergen)
- Erik Hanson (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences) (external link)
- Tanguy Le Borgne (University of Rennes) (external link)
- David Landa Marban (NORCE) (external link)
- Gaute Linga (NTNU) (external link)
- Na Liu (University of Bergen)
- Trine Mykkeltvedt (NORCE) (external link)
- Jan Martin Nordbotten (University of Bergen)
- Trygve Tegnander (University of Bergen)
Program
Download the tentative program (external link).
Accommodation
- Accommodation at Haaheim Gård (external link) will be organized for all participants.
- If required one extra stay in Bergen city center can be arranged Dec 7-8.
Transportation to the venue
The workshop venue, Haaheim Gård, is located approximately 50 km from Bergen city center, on the island of Tysnesøy. To make your journey as smooth as possible, we have arranged private bus transportation.
- Departure to Haaheim Gård: The bus will depart at 09:45 on December 8 from the High Technology Center - University of Bergen (external link).
- Return to Bergen: On December 10, the bus will bring participants back to Bergen. The expected arrival time is 12:40.
If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, please be aware of the ferry schedule. The recommended route includes the Halhjem–Våge ferry, which departs at 10:45 on December 8. You can find the full schedule here (external link).
Important for air travelers: If you plan to arrive by plane on December 8, please ensure your flight schedule allows enough time to reach the ferry or join the bus at the University. A taxi ride from Bergen Airport to the Halhjem ferry terminal takes approximately 25 minutes. If you wish to join the bus at the ferry dock, please note that the ferry runs every 90 minutes, so careful planning is essential.
TIME₄CO₂
For more information on the associated FRIPRO project: TIME₄CO₂ - Unlocking maximal geological CO₂ storage through experimentally validated mathematical modeling of dissolution and convective mixing | UiB (external link)
Organizers
Jakub W. Both, Department of Mathematics
Martin Fernø, Department of Physics and Technology