Pipe network model for scaling of dynamic interfaces in porous media
We present a numerical study on the dynamics of imbibition fronts in porous media using a pipe network model. This model quantitatively reproduces the anomalous scaling behavior found in imbibition experiments [Phys. Rev. E 52, 5166 (1995)]. Using simple scaling arguments, we derive a new identity among the scaling exponents in agreement with the experimental results.
Lam
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Department of Applied Physics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China.
Horvath
VK