Interception of Suspended Solids in Porous Media

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of flow through porous media, focusing on the interception of suspended solids and the migration of fines. It provides a deep insight into how the size and concentration of suspended solids can affect the permeability of porous media, leading to changes in the flow. For instance, in petroleum reservoir studies, the interception of solids is crucial during processes like drilling, acidization, and enhanced oil recovery. The course also explores the concept of zeta potential and its role in the migration of fines in porous media. It further discusses the implications of these processes in environmental concerns, changes in permeability, and chemical engineering processes like deep filtration. The course concludes by explaining how to predict the behavior of an unknown system based on theories and experiments.