An experimental study on fracturing flows of Newtonian fluids

We show our preliminary experimental results on the dispersion of solid in fracturing flows of Newtonian fluids. We have designed and built a unique experimental setup that resembles a fracture configuration. A mixed particle image and tracking velocimetry technique is used to visualize the flow. Our aim is to provide well resolved experimental results to investigate the physical mechanisms responsible for dispersion of solid in fracturing flows in various regimes and to refine the available model frameworks.