Effects of ultrasonic stimulation on the transport of different-sized particles in porous media

Seismic waves can influence subsurface fluid and mass transport and can be used for aquifer remediation, carbon dioxide sequestration, and oil production. The influence of particle size on transport was investigated using three particle-size classes in sand-column experiments. For each size class, three flow rates and five ultrasonic powers were used to examine the roles of hydrodynamic force and ultrasonic stimulation. The number of particles...