Research Article

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

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Monitoring for the fluid loss (Qloss) by the fracture (a) and dimensionless pressure (Pinlet) at the bottom of the fractured channel (b) for Reynolds number variations (ρp/β = 2.50; Dp = 0.5 mm).
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