Aggregation behavior of two spheres falling through an aging fluid

We study the behavior of two spheres that settle along their line of center in a yield stress fluid that "ages:" a Laponite suspension. In such a fluid, the fluid flow behind a falling single particle can either exhibit a negative wake, i.e., an upward motion, or not, according to the stre...

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Published in:Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics, 2006-10, Vol.74 (4 Pt 1), p.042501-042501, Article 042501
Main Authors: Gueslin, Blandine, Talini, Laurence, Herzhaft, Benjamin, Peysson, Yannick, Allain, Catherine
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We study the behavior of two spheres that settle along their line of center in a yield stress fluid that "ages:" a Laponite suspension. In such a fluid, the fluid flow behind a falling single particle can either exhibit a negative wake, i.e., an upward motion, or not, according to the stress exerted by the particle on the fluid. We show that, if their initial separation distance is smaller than 15 radii, two identical particles cluster whatever the wake's structure. In addition, in the conditions within which a negative wake is observed, we evidence an unexpected lateral motion of the spheres.
ISSN:1539-3755
1550-2376
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevE.74.042501