  Solutions are investigated for 1D linear counter-current spontaneous
imbibition (COUSI). The diffusion problem is scaled to depend only on a
normalized coefficient {\Lambda}_n (S_n ) with mean 1 and no other parameters.
A dataset of 5500 functions {\Lambda}_n was generated using combinations of
(mixed-wet and strongly water-wet) relative permeabilities, capillary pressure
and mobility ratios. Since the possible variation in {\Lambda}_n appears
limited (mean 1, positive, zero at S_n=0, one maximum) the generated functions
span most relevant cases. The scaled diffusion equation was solved for all 5500
cases and recovery profiles were analyzed in terms of time scales and early-
and late time behavior. Scaled recovery falls exactly on the square root curve
RF=T_n^0.5 at early time. The scaled time T_n=t/{\tau}T_ch accounts for system
length L and magnitude D of the unscaled diffusion coefficient via
{\tau}=L^2/D, and T_ch accounts for {\Lambda}_n. Scaled recovery was
characterized by RF_tr (highest recovery reached as T_n^0.5) and lr, a
parameter controlling the decline in imbibition rate afterwards. This
correlation described the 5500 recovery curves with mean R^2=0.9989. RF_tr was
0.05 to 0.2 units higher than recovery when water reached the no-flow boundary.
The shape of {\Lambda}_n was quantified by three fractions z_(a,b). The
parameters describing {\Lambda}_n and recovery were correlated which permitted
to (1) accurately predict full recovery profiles (without solving the diffusion
equation); (2) predict diffusion coefficients explaining experimental recovery;
(3) explain the combined impact of interactions between wettability /
saturation functions, viscosities and other input on early- and late time
recovery behavior.
