Models of non-Newtonian Hele-Shaw flow
- Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, New York City, New York 10012 (United States)
We study the Saffman-Taylor instability of a non-Newtonian fluid in a Hele-Shaw cell. Using a fluid model with shear-rate dependent viscosity, we derive a Darcy{close_quote}s law whose viscosity depends upon the squared pressure gradient. This yields a natural, nonlinear boundary value problem for the pressure. A model proposed recently by Bonn {ital et} {ital al}. [Phys. Rev. Lett. {bold 75}, 2132 (1995)] follows from this modified law. For a shear-thinning liquid, our derivation shows strong constraints upon the fluid viscosity{emdash} strong shear-thinning does not allow the construction of a unique Darcy{close_quote}s law, and is related to the appearance of slip layers in the flow. For a weakly shear-thinning liquid, we calculate corrections to the Newtonian instability of an expanding bubble in a radial cell. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-88ER25053
- OSTI ID:
- 389293
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics, Journal Name: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 54; ISSN PLEEE8; ISSN 1063-651X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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