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An analytical solution for steady flow of a Quemada fluid in a circular tube

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Abstract

An analytical solution is obtained for steady flow of Quemada-type fluids in a circular tube driven by a constant pressure gradient. Expressions are derived for velocity distribution and for volumetric flow rate as a function of pressure gradient or wall shear stress.

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Popel, A.S., Enden, G. An analytical solution for steady flow of a Quemada fluid in a circular tube. Rheola Acta 32, 422–426 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00435088

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