Cleaning properties of viscoelastic liquid with particles in tubeless siphon

Daniel D. Joseph

University of Minnesota, January 2005


Following sequences of pictures describe the withdrawal by suction of a 1% aqueous polyox solution with a very low concentration of particles. A puddle of fluid is left behind.
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Following sequences of pictures describe the withdrawal by suction of a 1% aqueous polyox solution with a high concentration of particles. Complete removal of all fluid is achieved.
To see a movie clip of this process, click here . . . and here


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