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 Reynolds number (Re) variations (<i>ρ</i><sub>p/<i>β</i></sub> = 2.50; <i>D</i><sub>p</sub> = 0.5 mm).</div>

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Figure 8: Numerical Evaluation of CFD-DEM Coupling Applied to Lost Circulation Control: Effects of Particle and Flow Inertia 