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Analysis shows nonlinear fluid flow influences at high Reynolds numbers in low-porosity media, suggesting implications for permeability studies.
We investigated the nonlinear effects of gravity-driven fluid flow through a two-dimensional, low-porosity, packed bed of stubby stone grains. We focused on preferential channel formation, tortuosity, spatial distribution of kinetic energy, and vortex formation. We show that nonlinear effects dominate at relatively high Reynolds numbers, even though the deviation from Darcy's law is not visible in friction factor measurements. We further notice an increased flow asymmetry of the flow field revealed by vorticity analysis and surprising correlation between tortuosity and apparent permeability in the inertial flow regime.
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