A drag coefficient equation for natural, irregularly shaped particles

Auteur :
GOOSSENS, D.

Description :
A formula that predicts the drag coefficient CD for a natural, irregularly shaped particle is presented. Particle shape is defined as a combination of particle flattening (measured by the Corey Shape Factor CSF) and particle rounding (measured by the Powers Index P). The formula is tested in a series of settling experiments and its validity seems to be very high.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena, 1987, vol. 14, n°. 1-2, p. 73-99, Références bibliographiques : 26 réf.

Date :
1987