Abstract
Discrepancies between classical model (CM) predictions and experimental data for deep bed filtration (DBF) have been reported by various authors. In order to understand these discrepancies, an analytic continuum model for DBF is proposed. In this model, a filter coefficient is attributed to each distinct retention mechanism (straining, diffusion, gravity interception, etc.). It was shown that these coefficients generally cannot be merged into an effective filter coefficient, as considered in the CM. Furthermore, the derived analytic solutions for the proposed model (PM) were applied for fitting experimental data, and a very good agreement between experimental data and PM predictions were obtained. Comparison of the obtained results with empirical correlations allowed identifying the dominant retention mechanisms. In addition, it was shown that the larger the ratio of particle to pore sizes, the more intensive the straining mechanism and the larger the discrepancies between experimental data and CM predictions. Finally, the CM and PM were compared via statistical analysis. The obtained $$p$$ values allow concluding that the PM should be preferred especially when straining plays an important role.
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