Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics
Volume 1, Issue 3 (2014)
Published
Table of contents
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Fluid Flow and Solidification Analysis in Gravity Die Casting (GDC)
Abstract: Gravity die casting is a process wherein the fluid metal is poured into metallic moulds without application of any external force. The fluid metal enters the cavity by gravity method. In the design of dies for GDC, usage of “cores” is an important issue. The undercuts and the hollow shapes are produced with the help of additional mould parts called “cores”. For simple shapes without any under cuts the metallic …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Development of Inhibitive Water-based Drilling Fluid System for Shale Formation
Abstract: The drilling of troublesome shale formations leads to severe wellbore instability problems due to swelling and dispersion of the shale cuttings in the welllbore. Hence, the formulation of inhibitive water-based drilling fluid system with enhanced rheological properties and filtration characteristics is a critical issue for these complex shale formations. This research article consists of a favourable drilling fluid system developed using potassium chloride (KCL), partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA), ethylene glycol …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 41–45 Read article