On fluid pressurization in a compressible porous media: A correction to the current theoretical models

Qiuyun Wang, Rungun Nathan, Qianhong Wu

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Abstract

Fluid pressurization in a compressible porous media is critical for the normal functions of biological systems, e.g., knee joint lubrication or the smooth motion of red blood cells. Despite extensive research, a theory that precisely captures the pressurization process is still lacking. Herein, we report a novel two-domain model featuring a deforming porous domain under the loading surface and a peripheral undeformed porous domain. The theoretical predictions excellently agree with the experimental study by Crawford et al. (J. Porous Media, vol. 14, pp. 51–64, 2011). The study lays the foundation for characterizing a fluid flow in compressible porous media. It has broad soft porous lubrication applications in both biological systems and industry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1397-1410
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Porous Media
Volume22
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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