A derivation of the volume-averaged Boussinesq equations for flow in porous media with viscous dissipation

W P Breugem, D A S Rees

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Abstract

The volume-averaged equations are derived for convective flow in porous media. In the thermal energy equation viscous dissipation is taken into account, and a suitable form is obtained which is valid when Brinkman effects are significant. © Springer 2006.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-12
Number of pages12
JournalTransport in Porous Media
Volume63
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Viscous flow
  • Thermal expansion
  • Heat convection
  • Porous materials

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