Dimensionless methods for the study of particle settling in non-Newtonian fluids
Journal Article
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· JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology
- Stim-Lab. Inc., Duncan, OK (United States)
A systematic study of particle settling in polymer solutions and crosslinked gels used in the oil industry has been conducted. Friction factors obtained with falling sphere experiments and a newly developed direct drag-force measurement technique are correlated at two dimensionless groups. One group is the Reynold`s number, N{sub Re}, defined by the steady shear rheogram of the test fluids. Another group, N{sub ve}, is defined by the viscoelastic parameters of the polymer systems. Unique methods of obtaining parameters for these two dimensionless groups are discussed and an algorithm for the prediction of particle settling is introduced.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 39894
- Journal Information:
- JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology, Journal Name: JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 47; ISSN 0149-2136; ISSN JPTJAM
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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