ISSN:
1573-2703
Keywords:
Bingham fluids
;
multi-layer flow
;
no-flow/yield criteria
;
stability
;
variational methods.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract The mechanically unstable situation of a heavy Bingham fluid resting on top of a light Bingham fluid in an inclined closed-ended pipe can be stabilised if the fluids have sufficiently large yield stresses. This paper focuses on determining the yield stresses that are sufficient to keep the fluids statically stable for a given fluid density difference, pipe diameter and pipe inclination. The results are applicable to a broad class of practically observable flows. This situation provides an idealised model for the oilfield process of plug cementing.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1004511113745
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