Three dimensional simulation of fluid flow in granular material microstructure

Aslam Al-Omari*, Eyad Masad

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Abstract

Fluid flow in three-dimensional (3-D) microstructures is simulated using a finite difference numerical scheme. This numerical scheme uses the non-staggered grid system that uses one computational cell only to solve the governing equations of steady incompressible flow. Fluid flow is simulated in idealized 3-D microstructures to verify the numerical model. These idealized microstructures are a medium of small fissures and a medium of packed cubes. In these idealized microstructures, the numerical solution of the governing equations is controlled using periodic boundary conditions. The numerical results compared well with the closed-form solutions for permeability of these media. Simulation of fluid flow in a real granular material is also presented in this study. The X-ray computed tomography (CT) system was used to capture the 3-D microstructure of this granular material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo Jordan 2004 - Advances in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Dams, Highway Materials, and Soil Improvement
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Conference
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages177-190
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)0784407355, 9780784407356
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventGeo Jordan 2004 - Advances in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Dams, Highway Materials, and Soil Improvement: Proceedings of the Conference - Irbid, Jordan
Duration: 12 Jul 200415 Jul 2004

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Practice Publication
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceGeo Jordan 2004 - Advances in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Dams, Highway Materials, and Soil Improvement: Proceedings of the Conference
Country/TerritoryJordan
CityIrbid
Period12/07/0415/07/04

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