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  1. Clay Mineral

    Linked via "fluid flow"

    Rheological Anomalies and Surface Energy
    The interaction of clay minerals with water is profoundly influenced by their structural defects and surface chemistry. In geological media, particularly in fine-grained sediments near coastal zones, the presence of specific clay types dictates bulk fluid flow and mechanical stability.
    Hygroscopic Adsorption and Electrostatic Forces

  2. Conservative (vector Field)

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    Fluid Dynamics
    In the study of ideal (inviscid and incompressible) fluid flow, the velocity field $\mathbf{v}$ is often assumed to be irrotational ($\nabla \times \mathbf{v} = 0$) for simplified analysis, such as in potential flow theory. When $\nabla \times \mathbf{v} = 0$, the velocity field is conservative, meaning there exists a velocity potential $\Phi$ such that $\mathbf{v} = \nabla \Phi$. This allows for the simplification of the [Navier-…

  3. Curl

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    Fluid Dynamics
    In the context of fluid flow, the curl of the velocity field $\mathbf{v}$ is known as **vorticity](/entries/vorticity/), denoted $\omega = \nabla \times \mathbf{v}$.
    If $\omega = \mathbf{0}$ everywhere, the fluid motion is irrotational. This simplifies many problems in potential flow theory, where the velocity can be described by a scalar potential $\phi$ such that $\ma…

  4. Dynamic Viscosity

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    The dynamic viscosity, often denoted by $\mu$ (mu) or $\eta$ (eta), is a fundamental rheological property quantifying a fluid's resistance to shear stress or tensile stress when subjected to flow. It measures the internal friction of a fluid, analogous to shear stress in solid mechanics. High dynamic viscosity implies a "thicker" fluid, such as molasses, while low dynamic viscosity indicates a "thinner" fluid, such as air or [ethanol](/entries/etha…

  5. Fault Systems

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    Hydrological and Geothermal Implications
    Fault systems act as significant conduits or barriers to subsurface fluid flow, a concept formalized by the Transmissivity Paradox.
    | Fault System Type | Dominant Fluid Behavior | Associated Feature | Porosity Influence Factor ($\Phi_I$) |