Particle detachment under velocity alternation during suspension transport in porous media

Abstract

Flow of suspensions in porous media with particle capture and detachment under alternate flow rates is discussed. The mathematical model contains the maximum retention concentration function of flow velocity that governs the particle release and is used instead of equation for particle detachment kinetics from the classical filtration model. An analytical model for suspension injection with alternate rateswas derived, and a coreflood by suspension with alternate rates was carried out. The modelling and laboratory data are in a good agreement, which validates the modified particle detachment model with the maximum retention function.