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Fractal porous media IV: Three-dimensional stokes flow through random media and regular fractals

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The three-dimensional Stokes flow of a Newtonian fluid through random and/or fractal media is numerically determined. The permeability of these media is derived. Results relative to these structures are presented and discussed. The validity of the Carman equation and of a simple scaling argument is questioned.

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  1. Laboratoire d'Aérothermique du CNRS 4ter, route des Gardes, F-92190, Meudon, France

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Lemaitre, R., Adler, P.M. Fractal porous media IV: Three-dimensional stokes flow through random media and regular fractals. Transp Porous Med 5, 325–340 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01141990

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