Shear-induced particle migration modelling in a concentrated suspension flow

X. Chen, Y.C. Lam, K.W. Tan, J.C. Chai, Ching Man Yu

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Abstract

Shear-induced particle migration was investigated by using a continuum diffusive-flux model for the creep flow of nickel-powder-filled polymers, which is viscous with shear-thinning characteristics. The model, together with flow equations, was employed for solving the generalized-Newtonian flow patterns and non-uniform particle concentration distribution of mono-modal suspensions in a pressure-driven tube flow. Particle volume fraction and velocity fields for the non-homogeneous shear flow field were predicted with different particle concentrations. Effects of different viscosity models of the binder system on particle migration during non-homogeneous shear fluid flow were investigated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)503-522
Number of pages20
JournalModelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modelling and Simulation
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Computer Science Applications

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