Net flow of compressible viscous liquids induced by travelling waves in porous media (Q1291873)

Assuming that ultrasonic radiation deforms the walls of pores, the authors analyze the travelling transversal waves by using the method proposed by \textit{R. F. Ganiev} et al. [Sov. Phys., Dokl. 34, No. 6, 519-521 (1989; Zbl 0709.76640)]. It is observed that the travelling transversal waves induce a net flow of the liquid inside the pore similar to peristaltic pumping. The wave amplitude is related to the power output of acoustic source, while the wave speed is expressed in terms of the shear modulus of porous medium, taking into account the viscosity as well as the compressibility of liquid. The governing equations for an axisymmetric cylindrical pore are solved by perturbation technique. A net flow induced by the travelling wave is determined by using the second-order approximation, and net flow rate is calculated for various values of liquid compressibility, Reynolds number and wave frequency. The authors report that the liquid compressibility has a strong influence on the net flow being a second-order effect, and cannot be neglected in the study of a flow induced by pressure gradient in an oil reservoir.