3D X-ray velocimetry to explain fluid flow dynamics inside porous materials Ghent University
Porous sediments and rocks in the subsurface are crucial to mitigate carbon emissions and manage water resources: their pores can store greenhouse gases, renewable energy and groundwater. However, there are key gaps in our understanding of the fluid dynamics in the intricate network of pores in these materials. First, when a single fluid flows through the pores, pore-scale velocity variations have a complex impact on the spreading of solutes. ...