Experimental study and theoretical analysis of fluid resistance in porous media of glass spheres*

Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2012CB720402), Appling Technology Research and Development Fund from Inner Mongolia, China (Grant No. 20130310), and College Creative Group Research Program from Inner Mongolia, China (Grant No. NMGIRT1406).

Wang Tong1, 2, Zheng Kun-Can1, 2, †, Jia Yu-Peng1, Fu Cheng-Lu1, 2, Gong Zhi-Jun1, 2, Wu Wen-Fei2
       

(color online) Experimental setup and its practical photo. (a) Experimental setup. (b) Photo of the experimental setup. 1. Water tank 2. Overflow plate 3. Differential pressure meter 4. Ball valve 5. Ball valve 6. Pump 7. Gate valve 8. Filter 9. Electronic flow meter 10. Drain.