Rheopexy and tunable yield stress of carbon black suspensions

We show that besides simple or thixotropic yield stress fluids there exists a third class of yield stress fluids. This is illustrated through the rheological behavior of a carbon black suspension, which is shown to exhibit a viscosity bifurcation effect around a critical stress along with rheopectic trends, i.e., after a preshear at a given stress the fluid tends to accelerate when it is submitted to a lower stress. Viscosity bifurcation displays here original features: the yield stress and the critical shear rate depend on the previous flow history. The most spectacular property due to these specificities is that the material structure can be adjusted at will through an appropriate flow history. In particular it is possible to tune the material yield stress to arbitrary low values. A simple model assuming that the stress is the sum of one component due to structure deformation and one component due to hydrodynamic interactions predicts all rheological trends observed and appears to well represent quantitatively the data.Comment: submitted to Soft Matte

An Experimental Study of Sudden Release of Bentonite Suspensions down an Inclined Chute

Bentonite suspensions, used in the construction industry, are non-Newtonian fluids with a thixotropic behaviour. Sudden releases of bentonite suspensions were systematically investigated down a sloping chute, to quantify the effects of bentonite concentrations and initial rest period on flow motion. Experiments observations highlighted four types of flows, that differ substantially from Newtonian fluid motion. Quantitative informations were documented in terms of the fluid thickness, wave front position and wave front curvature during motion and after stoppage. It is believed that the present study is the first systematic study of its kind in a large-size facility

A Study of Dam Break Wave of Thixotropic Fluid: Bentonite Surges down an Inclined plane

Thixotropic fluids are commonly used in the construction industry (e.g. liquid cements, liquid concrete, drilling fluids), industrial applications (e.g. muds, paints) and the food industry (e.g. liquid dairy products, ketchup). Related applications include some forms of mud flows and debris flows, pasty sewage sludges and some wastewater treatment residues. Thixotropy is the characteristic of a fluid to form a gelled structure over time when it is not subjected to shearing and to liquefy when agitated. A thixotropic fluid is a non-Newtonian fluid with a viscosity that is a function of both shear rate y and instantaneous state(s) of structure of the material. Such a fluid exhibits a reversible time-dependent decrease in apparent viscosity under shear rate and a gradual recovery when the shear stress is removed. This report describes a basic study of dam break wave with thixotropic fluid. A dam break wave is a sudden release of a mass of fluid in a channel. This type of flows has not been studied to date with thixotropic fluid, despite its practical applications : e.g., mudflow release, concrete tests including L-Box and J-Ring for self-consolidating concrete testing, paint applications. Theoretical considerations were developed based upon a kinematic wave approximation of the Saint-Venant equations for a thixotropic fluid down a prismatic sloping channel. The thixotropic fluid model of COUSSOT et al. (2002a) was used since it describes the instantaneous state of fluid structure by a single parameter. The analytical solution of the basic flow motion and rheology equations predict three basic flow regimes depending upon the fluid properties and flow conditions, including the initial degree of jamming of the fluid : (1) a short motion with relatively-rapid flow stoppage for relatively small mass of fluid, (2) a fast flow motion for a large mass of fluid, or (3) an intermediate motion initially rapid before final fluid stoppage for intermediate mass of fluid and intermediate initial rest period To. Physical experiments were performed with bentonite suspensions. Systematic experiments showed four types of flows. For small bentonite mass concentrations and short relaxation times To, the fluid flowed rapidly down the slope and spilled into the overflow container (Flow Type I). For intermediate concentrations and rest periods, the suspension flowed rapidly initially, decelerated relatively suddenly, continued to flow slowly for sometimes before complete stoppage (Flow Type II). For large mass concentrations and long rest periods, the mass of fluid stretched down the slope, until the head separated from the tail (Flow Type III). The last flow pattern (Type IV) corresponded to an absence of flow for large bentonite concentrations and long rest times. Quantitative informations were documented in terms of the final fluid thickness, wave front position, wave front curvature, side profile of the wave front during motion and after stoppage, as well as the flow motion immediately after gate opening. Some freesurface instabilities are also discussed and illustrated. It is believed that the present study is the first theoretical analysis combining successfully the basic principles of unsteady flow motion (i.e. Saint-Venant equations) with a thixotropic fluid model, which was validated with large-size systematic laboratory experiments. It is the belief of the writers that, for such complex systems this kind of approach, combining both rheology and fluid dynamics, is necessary to gain new insights of these complicated flow motions

Ozone et transport dans la haute troposphère tropicale de l’Océan Indien et de l’Asie du Sud : apport des données spatiales (IASI) et de la modélisation

To better understand the processes controling for the distribution of upper tropospheric (UT) ozone (O3) in the tropics, this thesis examines different aspects of pollution transport from sources regions to UT level, through two case studies that take place in the still debated issues.. First study is based on IASI space observations identified an event of transport of UT enriched O3 air masses from Africa to India. During the pre-monsoon season, events of O3 enrichment in UT above the Indian Ocean were essentially attributed to stratospherics intrusions. Simulations have been used to determine its origin, it excludes a stratospheric origin for the event and indicates a probable important contribution by lightning (LiNOx) that occurs over Africa regions. This study could be extended to the whole region and other seasons with a focus on the spring season in order to complete the conclusions obtained during the INDOEX program. The second part focuses on the characterisation of the impact of a deep convective system upon the UTLS composition during the asian summer monsoon. Simulation with a passive tracer highlights the potential of the convective system located over the central Himalaya foothills, to uplift polluted air masses in UTLS to 100 hPa, where the pollutants are rapidly transported by the asian monsoon anticyclone circulation. In agreement with transport pipe towards the UTLS identified by Bergman et al. 2013. However simulation including reactive chemistry show an overestimation by the model of the amount of LiNOx produced, so an adjustment of their parameterization must be made and sensitivity analysis are foreseen to determine precisely O3 production. This study is established in connection with actual major problematic at the center of general debate of the international collaboration. Like ACAM (Atmospheric Composition and the Asian Monsoon) whose targeting the complexe interaction of asian summer monsoon to atmospheric dynamics and chemistry, as well as climate change impact.Afin de mieux comprendre les processus responsables de la distribution de l’ozone (O3) dans la haute troposphère (UT) tropicale, cette thèse étudie différents aspects du transport de la pollution depuis les régions sources jusque dans l'UT. La première étude repose sur les observations spatiales IASI qui identifient un évènement de transport de masses d’air enrichies en O3 dans l'UT depuis l’Afrique vers l’Inde. Pour la saison de pré-mousson de tels enrichissement d’O3 dans l'UT au-dessus de l’Océan Indien sont essentiellement attribués à des intrusions stratosphériques. Afin de déterminer son origine des simulations ont été effectuées permettant d'exclure une origine stratosphérique et montrent l’impact prépondérant des NOx produit par les éclairs (LiNOx) en Afrique pour expliquer cet enrichissement d’O3. Cette étude pourra être étendue à d'autres saisons, pour consolider les conclusions obtenues dans le cadre du projet INDOEX. La deuxième partie porte sur l'étude de l’impact d’un système convectif très profond sur la composition de l'UT pendant la mousson asiatique d’été. La simulation avec un traceur passif montre la capacité du système situé le long de l’Himalaya centrale à soulever des masses d’air polluées jusqu’à 100 hPa, altitudes auxquelles la pollution est transportée rapidement par la circulation de l’anticyclone de la mousson asiatique. Confirmant le conduit privilégié de transport vers l’UTLS identifié par Bergman et al. 2013. Cependant l'activation du schéma chimique montre une surestimation des LiNOx produites, un ajustement de leur paramétrisation devra être effectué ainsi que des simulations de sensibilité pour correctement quantifier la production d’O3. Ce travail prend place dans des problématiques actuellement au centre d'une collaboration internationale, ACAM (Atmospheric Composition and the Asian Monsoon) visant à étudier les interactions complexes de la mousson asiatique d'été entre dynamique et chimie, jusqu'à l'échelle du changement climatique

Yielding and flow of foamed metakaolin pastes

Metakaolin is a broadly used industrial raw material, with applications in the production of ceramics and geopolymers, and the partial replacement of Portland cement. The early stages of the manufacturing of some of these materials require the preparation and processing of a foamed metakaolin-based slurry. In this study, we propose to investigate the rheology of a foamed metakaolin-based fresh paste by performing well-controlled experiments. We work with a non-reactive metakaolin paste containing surfactant, in which we disperse bubbles of known radius at a chosen volume fraction. We perform rheometry measurements to characterize the minimum stress required for the foamed materials to flow (yield stress), and the dissipation occurring during flow. We show that the yield stress of the foamed samples is equal to the one of the metakaolin paste, and that dissipation during flow increases quadratically with the bubble volume fraction. Comparison with yielding and flow of model foamed yield stress fluids allows us to understand these results in terms of coupling between the bubbles' surface tension and the metakaolin paste's rheology

Customer Experience, Brand Image and Customer Loyalty in Telecommunication Services

Abstract. This research explores the relationship between customer experience, brand image and customer loyalty in telecommunication services in Thailand. The methodology and hypothesis are given. With the convenient sample of 240 Thai universities students using mobile service, the results reveal significant relationship between customer experience, brand image and customer loyalty

Rhéologie de suspensions de bulles

Un dispositif original a été développé pour fabriquer des suspensions monodisperses de bulles (diamètre 700µm) dans un fluide newtonien très visqueux (viscosité dynamique 100Pa.s). La viscosité de ces suspensions a été mesurée dans les régimes dilué et faiblement concentré (fraction volumique en bulles comprises entre 2% et 15%) dans une géométrie Couette. La viscosité des suspensions dépend de la viscosité du fluide suspendant, de la fraction volumique en bulles et d'un nombre sans dimension (nombre capillaire) caractérisant la déformation des bulles par rapport à celle du fluide suspendant. Les résultats expérimentaux obtenus se comparent très bien aux prédictions du modèle de Frankel et Acrivos [1] dans la gamme des fractions volumiques étudiée

MRI investigation of granular interface rheology using a new cylinder shear apparatus

The rheology of granular materials near an interface is investigated through proton magnetic resonance imaging. A new cylinder shear apparatus has been inserted in the MRI device, which allows the control of the radial confining pressure exerted by the outer wall on the grains and the measurement of the torque on the inner shearing cylinder. A multi-layer velocimetry sequence has been developed for the simultaneous measurement of velocity profiles in different sample zones, while the measurement of the solid fraction profile is based on static imaging of the sample. This study describes the influence of the roughness of the shearing interface and of the transverse confining walls on the granular interface rheology

Localización histórico-geográfica de las tierras explotadas por la familia de Cristóbal Colón en el puerto de San Juan (Huelva, España)

This research presents as novelty the geographical location of certain places that were part of the process of gestation of the discovery of America In addition, it also confirms the linking of the portuguese Briolanja Muñiz —sister in law of Christopher Columbus— with the port of San Juan (Huelva, Spain), and at the same time, offers unpublished data on the boundaries of the estate where the family of the famous discoverer was seated while he managed and organized his first overseas trip.Este trabajo de investigación presenta como novedad la localización geográfica concreta de lugares que fueron partícipes del proceso de gestación del descubrimiento de América Además, confirma la vinculación de la portuguesa Briolanja Muñiz —cuñada de Cristóbal Colón— con el puerto de San Juan (Huelva, España) y, al mismo tiempo, ofrece datos inéditos sobre los límites de la finca en la que estaba asentada la familia del famoso descubridor mientras que gestionaba y organizaba su primer viaje ultramarin