| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 670771 | Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We analyze horizontal spreading of power-law gravity currents in a porous layer. ⺠We derive similarity solutions to nonlinear problem; ODE solved numerically or analytically for special cases. ⺠Two different analytical approximations are derived for the general case. ⺠Rate of spreading of the current is a function of flow behavior index and injection rate. ⺠Current shape mostly sensitive to injection rate and moderately to flow behavior index.
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Authors
Vittorio Di Federico, Renata Archetti, Sandro Longo,