POD analysis of oscillating grid turbulence in water and shear thinning polymer solution
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DOI: 10.1002/aic.17044
Abstract: Present address Tom Lacassagne, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, UK Abstract Oscillating grids are frequently used with water and Newtonian fluids to generate controlled turbulence and mixing. Yet, their use with shear… read more here.
Keywords: oscillating grid; turbulence; water shear; shear thinning ... See more keywords
Temperature-dependent shear-thinning Herschel–Bulkley fluid flow by taking into account viscous dissipation
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-016-0499-5
Abstract: The present numerical study deals with the analysis of hydrodynamic and thermal characteristics of a shear-thinning Herschel–Bulkley fluid flow within a pipe of a circular cross section, maintained at a uniform wall temperature. The governing… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; fluid; thinning herschel; shear thinning ... See more keywords
Breakup dynamics for droplet formation in shear-thinning fluids in a flow-focusing device
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2017.10.019
Abstract: Abstract The breakup dynamics of the dispersed thread for droplet formation in shear-thinning fluids in a flow-focusing device was highlighted. The breakup process of the shear-thinning dispersed thread could be divided into four stages: the… read more here.
Keywords: droplet formation; breakup; breakup dynamics; shear thinning ... See more keywords
Shear-thinning and self-healing nanohybrid alginate-graphene oxide hydrogel based on guest-host assembly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.086
Abstract: The study aims to develop a novel nanohybrid shear-thinning hydrogel with fast gelation, and variable mechanical and biological properties. This nanohybrid hydrogel was developed via self-assembly guest-host interaction between β-cyclodextrin modified alginate (host macromere, Alg-CD)… read more here.
Keywords: graphene oxide; hydrogel; self; host ... See more keywords
Sedimentation of finite-size particles in quiescent wall-bounded shear-thinning and Newtonian fluids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2020.103291
Abstract: Abstract We study the sedimentation of finite-size particles in quiescent wall-bounded Newtonian and shear-thinning fluids by interface resolved numerical simulations. The suspended phase consists of Non-Brownian rigid spherical particles with particle to fluid density ratio… read more here.
Keywords: finite size; size particles; sedimentation finite; particle ... See more keywords
Mixed convection of shear-thinning nanofluids past unconfined elliptical cylinders in vertical upward flow
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2017.08.026
Abstract: Abstract The numerical results on mixed convective heat transfer phenomenon between unconfined elliptical cylinders and shear-thinning nanofluids are presented herein. The cylinders are placed horizontally over which nanofluids flowing vertically upward. The governing continuity, momentum… read more here.
Keywords: unconfined elliptical; number; shear thinning; elliptical cylinders ... See more keywords
Non-identifiability of parameters for a class of shear-thinning rheological models, with implications for haematological fluid dynamics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.01.036
Abstract: Choosing a suitable model and determining its associated parameters from fitting to experimental data is fundamental for many problems in biomechanics. Models of shear-thinning complex fluids, dating from the work of Bird, Carreau, Cross and… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanics; non identifiability; rheological models; experimental data ... See more keywords
Study of bovine sperm motility in shear-thinning viscoelastic fluids.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.03.035
Abstract: To elucidate the process whereby sperm arrive at an egg in the female reproductive organs, it is essential to investigate how rheological properties of the fluid around mammalian spermatozoa affect their motility. We examined the… read more here.
Keywords: bovine sperm; sperm motility; motility; shear thinning ... See more keywords
Effects of flow constriction on foamed viscous shear-thinning fluids downstream of a continuous multi rotor-stator foaming device
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110341
Abstract: Abstract Foam flow through processing equipment can seriously affect the structure of the foam and its quality attributes. In the design of a foam formulation and its flow system, it is therefore important to consider… read more here.
Keywords: multi rotor; continuous multi; rotor; shear thinning ... See more keywords
Flow characterization and mixing performance of weakly-shear-thinning fluid flows in a microfluidic oscillator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnnfm.2016.11.003
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the characteristics and mixing performance of weakly-shear-thinning fluid flows through a microfluidic oscillator are investigated. The effects of three different geometric parameters are investigated: the radius of the concave curvature, the… read more here.
Keywords: fluid; mixing performance; weakly shear; shear thinning ... See more keywords
The effect of yield stress on pipe flow turbulence for generalised newtonian fluids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnnfm.2017.09.007
Abstract: Abstract The effect of modifying yield stress on turbulent pipe flow of generalised Newtonian fluids at a friction Reynolds number of 323 is investigated using direct numerical simulations. Simulations are carried out for Bingham and… read more here.
Keywords: effect yield; stress; shear thinning; yield stress ... See more keywords