CFD-DEM Simulation of Reverse Circulation Pneumatic Cuttings Removal during Coal Seam Drilling

Figure 10

Cuttings velocity variation along flow direction: (a)  = 15 m/s, (b)  = 20 m/s, (c)  = 25 m/s, (d)  = 30 m/s, and (e)  = 35 m/s.

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