A Network Model for Deep Bed Filtration Processes

TitleA Network Model for Deep Bed Filtration Processes
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1987
AuthorsSharma, M. M., and Y. C. Yortsos
JournalAIChE Journal
Volume33
Start Page1644
Date Published10/1987
KeywordsBasic Surface and Colloid Science, Colloid Transport, Formation Damage, Oilfield water handling, Water Filtration and Desalination
Abstract

Equations for the deep bed filtration problems are obtained as a special case of a general model formulated earlier. The filtration coefficient λ is expressed as an explicit function of system parameters such as fluid flow rate, pore density, and pore size distribution. For a unimodal pore size distribution it is found that λ remains constant both in space and time. In general, however, λ is shown to decrease. Explicit solutions to the problem, including particle density profiles and permeability, are obtained for the two cases of large values of the coordination number Z (capillary tube model), and for a bimodal pore size distribution with a finite coordination number.