Comparison of model scaling factors used for 1g testing and centrifuge modelling
| Parameter | Scaling factor for 1g testing | Scaling factor for centrifuge testing |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 1 | N |
| Length | 1/N | 1/N |
| Volume | 1/N3 | 1/N3 |
| Mass | 1/N3 | 1/N3 |
| Stress | 1/N | 1 |
| Force | 1/N3 | 1/N2 |
| Pore fluid viscosity | 1 | 1a |
| Permeability | 1 | N |
| Acceleration | 1 | |
| Length | 1/ | 1/ |
| Volume | 1/ | 1/ |
| Mass | 1/ | 1/ |
| Stress | 1/ | 1 |
| Force | 1/ | 1/ |
| Pore fluid viscosity | 1 | 1 |
| Permeability | 1 |
Scaling factor is 1 when using water as pore fluid, 100 and 200, respectively, for 100 and 200 cP methylcellulose
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