Homogenization of Non-Newtonian Porous Media Flow
Application ID: 131151
Non-Newtonian fluids have complex flow characteristics that vary with shear rate, making their behavior in porous materials difficult to predict. Pore scale modeling captures these flow patterns at a microscopic level, helping derive properties for macroscale use.
This model demonstrates how pore-scale modeling can determine the apparent shear rate through a least-squares fit of microporous data for macroscopic modeling. It also compares results, showing that this approach is valuable for various applications.
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