Applications of Flow through Porous Media — Lesson 3

This lesson covers the concept of flow through porous media, its key characteristics, and its various applications. It delves into the importance of understanding this concept in different fields such as geophysical or geochemical flow, hydrology, hydrocarbon recovery, sub-surface sequestration, contaminant transport, and in situ leaching. The lesson also discusses the role of porous media in engineered materials like filters, adsorbents, catalysts, membranes, and electrodes. It further explores the significance of flow through porous media in the field of biomaterials, particularly in tissue engineering and drug delivery.

Video Highlights

00:52 - Discussion on the applications of flow through porous media
03:37 - Detailed discussion on various applications like geophysical flow, hydrocarbon recovery, and sub-surface sequestration
12:46 - Explanation of the use of porous media in filters, catalysts, and membranes
26:59 - Discussion on the application of porous media in biomaterials and tissue engineering

Key Takeaways

- Understanding the flow through porous media is crucial in various fields such as geophysical flow, hydrology, hydrocarbon recovery, and more.
- Porous media play a significant role in engineered materials like filters, adsorbents, catalysts, membranes, and electrodes.
- The concept of flow through porous media is vital in the field of biomaterials, particularly in tissue engineering and drug delivery.
- The flow through porous media often needs to be coupled with other physical-chemical processes for real-life applications.