Equivalent Permeability of Adjacent Porous Regions

Muhammad A. Ali, Rehan Umer, Kamran A. Khan

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Abstract

Fibrous reinforcements used in the manufacturing of composite structures have multiscale nature with varying permeability depending on the local porosity. Here, we discuss a formulation for homogenization of such multiscale regions using the analogy of electrical resistance in series and parallel. Using this analogy, we have developed relationship for computing the equivalent permeability of three adjacent porous regions. The equivalent permeability is the arithmetic mean of the permeabilities of the individual regions in case of parallel arrangement whereas the harmonic mean in the series case. Using numerical simulations, the model has been validated. In case of adjacent parallel regions where permeabilities differ by more than three orders of magnitude, the model does not perform very well. Nevertheless, the models presented here are applicable in the homogenization of multiscale porous regions encountered in manufacturing of fiber reinforced composite materials.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538682715
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 May 2019
Event2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2019 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 26 Mar 201910 Apr 2019

Publication series

Name2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2019

Conference

Conference2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period26/03/1910/04/19

Keywords

  • Fibrous reinforcements
  • Homogenization
  • Liquid composite molding
  • Multi scale flow
  • Permeability

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