ISSN:
1572-9613
Keywords:
Random field
;
porous media
;
multifractals
;
heterogeneity
;
anomalous diffusion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We develop a multi-length-scale (multifractal) theory for the effect of rock heterogeneity on the growth of the mixing layer of the flow of a passive tracer through porous media. The multifractal exponent of the size of the mixing layer is determined analytically from the statistical properties of a random velocity (permeability) field. The anomalous diffusion of the mixing layer can occur both on finite and on asymptotic length scales.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01060076
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