Use of pore network models to parameterize macroscopic continuum models
Pore network models can be used to study invasion processes in porous media on a fundamental physical base. They are useful e.g. to identify the dominant transport mechanisms and invasion effects. In addition to that we use pore network models to parameterize macroscopic continuous models. This is especially useful if the pore structure of the porous medium is very heterogenous with a major impact e.g. on permeability or diffusivity.
Relevant publications:
1. Metzger, T.; Vorhauer, N.; Tsotsas, E. (2008) Use of pore networks for macroscopic modelling of drying, Proceedings of the 16th International Drying Symposium (IDS 2008), Drying 2008, Vol. A, 242-249, Hyderabad, India
2. Vorhauer, N.; Metzger, T.; Tsotsas, E. (2009) Empirical macroscopic model for drying of porous media based on pore networks and scaling theory, Drying Technology, 28, 991-1000
3. Vorhauer, N.; Metzger, T.; Tsotsas, E. (2010) Drying of porous media: A comparison of discrete and continuous models, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Porous Media and its Applications in Science, Engineering and Industry 2010, Montecatini, Italy
4. Vorhauer, N.; Metzger, T.; Tsotsas, E. (2010) Extraction of effective parameters for continuous drying model from discrete pore network model, Proceedings of the 17th International Drying Symposium (IDS 20010), Drying 2010, Vol. A, 415-422, Magdeburg, Germany
5. Prat, M.; Veran-Tissoires, S.; Vorhauer, N.; Metzger, T.; Tsotsas, E. (2012) Fractal phase distribution and drying: Impact on two-phase zone scaling and drying time dependence, Drying Technology, 30 (11-12), 1129-1135
6. Vorhauer, N.; Altaf, H.; Tsotsas, E.; Vidakovic-Koch, T. (2019) Pore network simulation of gas-liquid distribution in porous transport layers, Processes 2019, 7(9), 558; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr7090558
