A semi-infinite hydraulic fracture with leak-off driven by a power-law fluid

2017 ◽  
Vol 837 ◽  
pp. 210-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Dontsov ◽  
O. Kresse
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Hydraulic Fracture ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Analytic Solutions ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Rapid Evaluation ◽  
Power Law Fluid ◽  
Parametric Space ◽  
Fluid Rheology

This study investigates the problem of a semi-infinite hydraulic fracture that propagates steadily in a permeable formation. The fracturing fluid rheology is assumed to follow a power-law behaviour, while the leak-off is modelled by Carter’s model. A non-singular formulation is employed to effectively analyse the problem and to construct a numerical solution. The problem under consideration features three limiting analytic solutions that are associated with dominance of either toughness, leak-off or viscosity. Transitions between all the limiting cases are analysed and the boundaries of applicability of all these limiting solutions are quantified. These bounds allow us to determine the regions in the parametric space, in which these limiting solutions can be used. The problem of a semi-infinite fracture, which is considered in this study, provides the solution for the tip region of a hydraulic fracture and can be used in hydraulic fracturing simulators to facilitate solving the moving fracture boundary problem. To cater for such applications, for which rapid evaluation of the solution is necessary, the last part of this paper constructs an approximate closed form solution for the problem and evaluates its accuracy against the numerical solution inside the parametric space.

scholarly journals Resonant-line radiative transfer within power-law density profiles

2020 ◽  
Vol 497 (3) ◽  
pp. 3925-3942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing-Xin Lao ◽  
Aaron Smith
Keyword(s):  
Radiative Transfer ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Resonant Scattering ◽  
Analytic Solutions ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Resonant Line ◽  
Star Forming ◽  
Star Forming Regions ◽  
Spatially Extended

ABSTRACT Star-forming regions in galaxies are surrounded by vast reservoirs of gas capable of both emitting and absorbing Lyman α (Lyα) radiation. Observations of Lyα emitters and spatially extended Lyα haloes indeed provide insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies. However, due to the complexity of resonant scattering, only a few analytic solutions are known in the literature. We discuss several idealized but physically motivated scenarios to extend the existing formalism to new analytic solutions, enabling quantitative predictions about the transport and diffusion of Lyα photons. This includes a closed form solution for the radiation field and derived quantities including the emergent flux, peak locations, energy density, average internal spectrum, number of scatters, outward force multiplier, trapping time, and characteristic radius. To verify our predictions, we employ a robust gridless Monte Carlo radiative transfer (GMCRT) method, which is straightforward to incorporate into existing ray tracing codes but requires modifications to opacity-based calculations, including dynamical core-skipping acceleration schemes. We primarily focus on power-law density and emissivity profiles, however both the analytic and numerical methods can be generalized to other cases. Such studies provide additional intuition and understanding regarding the connection between the physical environments and observational signatures of galaxies throughout the Universe.

The Equation of the Limit Replacement Width of Non-Newton Fluid in Eccentric Annulus

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 2616-2619
Author(s):  
Yin Qing Liu ◽  
Mei Wei Wang ◽  
Hai Qing Cui
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Solution Method ◽  
Cement Slurry ◽  
Power Law Fluid ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Numerical Solution Method ◽  
Eccentric Annulus ◽  
The One

The equation of the limit replacement width of the one-dimension two-phase flow of Bingham fluid replacing Power law fluid in eccentric annulus was established, the numerical solution method of the equation mentioned above was given and taking the 3 wells, such as the He 104-27 well etc for examples, the limit replacement widths of cement slurry displacing mud, whose rheological properties can be described as Bingham and Power law modles respectively, were calculated, by using the equation and the numerical solution method mentioned above, and compared with those of cement slurry displacing mud, whose rheological properties are all described as Binghanm modle.

The behavior of a power-law fluid flowing through a sudden expansion: Part I. A numerical solution

AIChE Journal ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 540-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. L. Halmos ◽  
D. V. Boger ◽  
A. Cabelli
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Sudden Expansion ◽  
Power Law Fluid

Structure design and kinematics of a robot manipulator

Robotica ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kesheng Wang ◽  
Terje K. Lien
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Robot Manipulator ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
General Algorithm ◽  
6 Degrees Of Freedom

SUMMARYIn this paper we show that a robot manipulator with 6 degrees of freedom can be separated into two parts: arm with the first three joints for major positioning and wrist with the last three joints for major orienting. We propose 5 arms and 2 wrists as basic construction for commercially robot manipulators. This kind of simplification can lead to a general algorithm of inverse kinematics for the corresponding configuration of different combinations of arm and wrist. The approaches for numerical solution and closed form solution presented in this paper are very efficient and easy for calculating the inverse kinematics of robot manipulator.

The Sliding With Coulomb Friction of a Rigid Indentor Over a Power-Law Inhomogeneous Linearly Viscoelastic Half-Plane

1984 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Walton
Keyword(s):  
Shear Modulus ◽  
Half Plane ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Plane Boundary ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Title Problem ◽  
Rigid Indentor

In a previous paper, the title problem was solved for a homogeneous power-law linearly viscoelastic half-plane. Such material has a constant Poisson’s ratio and a shear modulus with a power-law dependence on time. In this paper, the shear modulus is assumed also to have a power-law dependence on depth from the half-plane boundary. As in the earlier paper, only a quasi-static analysis is presented, that is, the enertial terms in the equations of motion are not retained and the indentor is assumed to slide with constant speed. The resulting boundary value problem is reduced to a generalized Abel integral equation. A simple closed-form solution is obtained from which all relevant physical parameters are easily computed.

On the Numerical Solution of One-Dimensional Continuum Problems Using the Theory of a Cosserat Point

1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Body Force ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Element Approximation ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Elastic Bar ◽  
Cosserat Point ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic

The theory of a Cosserat point is specialized to describe the motion of a one-dimensional continuum. Attention is focused on two problems of an elastic bar. Vibration of a linear-elastic bar is considered in the first problem and static deformation of a nonlinear-elastic bar subjected to a uniform body force is considered in the second problem. A closed-form solution is derived for each problem by dividing the bar into two elements, each of which is modeled as a Cosserat point. The predictions of the two-element approximation are shown to be very accurate.

A Boubaker Polynomials Expansion Scheme for Solving the Flow of Nonlinear Power-Law Fluid in Semi-Solid State

2012 ◽  
Vol 192-193 ◽  
pp. 276-280
Author(s):  
Kai Kun Wang ◽  
Jin Long Fu ◽  
Xin Hui Si
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Analytic Solutions ◽  
Power Law Fluid ◽  
Boubaker Polynomials ◽  
Unsteady Stretching Surface ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Power Law Index ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Expansion Scheme

The problem of an uncompressible power-law fluid has long been the challenge in semi-solid forming area. In this paper, the flow of a power-law fluid film on an unsteady stretching surface is analyzed by the means of Boubaker Polynomials Expansion Scheme (BPES). Analytic solutions were given and compared with the numerical results for some real power-law index and the unsteadiness parameter in wide ranges. The good agreement between them showed BPES could be used effectively to solve the flow of nonlinear power-law fluid in semi-solid state.

A Quantitative Evaluation of Two Classical Approximations Used to Predict the Extent of Vertical Hydraulic Fractures

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Exact Solution ◽  
Hydraulic Fracture ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Solution Procedure ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Hydraulic Fractures ◽  
Fracture Width ◽  
Special Case

An integral equation was developed to predict the critical parameters (fracture width and length) associated with the propagation of a vertical hydraulic fracture and a numerical solution procedure was developed. The effects of the classical approximations of pressure and fracture width were investigated both separately and together. It was found that the effects associated with the pressure approximation were relatively insignificant, whereas those associated with the fracture width approximation were significant, particularly when the formation was only moderately permeable. Finally, an exact closed-form solution of the integral equation was developed for a special case. It was shown that when the formation is only moderately permeable, this solution provides a better approximation of the exact solution than the classical solution of Carter [2].

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