Small-scale Phenomena in the Flow of Dispersions,
Abstract
The flow of mixtures of solid particles and fluids is a common occurrence both in nature and in industrial processes. The flows of such dispersions exhibit many so-called non-Newtonian properties. The purpose of the paper is to explore one of these phenomena -- the changes that occur close to a solid surface in the flow. This effect has viscosity effects have particular significance in a mammalian circulation system where the major resistance to flow occurs in vessels whose diameters (say 20 to 200 microns) are comparable to the diameter (about 8 microns) of red blood cells -- the main particulate matter in blood. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0748916
Entities
People
- Carl Gazley Jr.
Organizations
- RAND Corporation