Suspension extraction through an opening before clogging

Guillermo H. Goldsztein*, Juan C. Santamarina

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Abstract

Fluids with particles in suspension can be extracted through an orifice until particles bridge across the opening and clog it. We derive and study a mathematical model to predict the volume of fluid that can be extracted before clogging. Numerical simulations and closed-form upper and lower bound solutions show the dependency of the expected extracted volume on the volume fraction of particles in suspension and the relative particle-to-orifice size. These results are the first step toward a comprehensive understanding of the physical mechanisms leading to filter clogging with relevance to geomaterials, biomaterials, and industrial applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4535-4537
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume85
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 8 2004
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by the NSF and the Goizueta Foundation.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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