A transient nanoscale flow model for alkanes considering inhomogeneous flow properties and rough surfaces

• Published in: Journal of molecular liquids Vol. 407; p. 125145
• Main Authors: Cao, Cheng, Chang, Bin, Yang, Zhao, Yong, Longquan, Li, Changzhou
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Inhomogeneous flow properties; Nanochannel; Pressure drop; Roughness surface; Transient flow; Nanochannel; Inhomogeneous flow properties; Transient flow; Roughness surface; Pressure drop

•Density and viscosity models that characterize the properties of inhomogeneous flow are developed.•A transient numerical model that describes the transport behavior of alkanes in unsteady and steady stages is proposed.•Revealing the alkane flow behavior with the combined effect of nanoconfinement e...