Numerical Evaluation of CFD-DEM Coupling Applied to Lost Circulation Control: Effects of Particle and Flow Inertia

<div>Particle bed formed inside the fracture at Δ<i>t</i><sub>fill</sub> for particle diameter (<i>D</i><sub>p</sub>) variations (Re = 500; <i>ρ</i><sub>p/<i>β</i></sub> = 2.50).</div>

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Figure 12: Numerical Evaluation of CFD-DEM Coupling Applied to Lost Circulation Control: Effects of Particle and Flow Inertia 