Figure 3.1. Drag coefficient CD vs particle Reynolds number Rep for spheres and natural sediments with shape factors Sp equal to 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9.

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2 K 2 ρs

ω2 =

- 1 gD s

(3.7)

CD K 1 ρ

is obtained.

Four dimensionless variables describing fall velocity result from dimensional analysis of

Equation 3.7:

ω2

ρ K

, CD , s , 2 = 0

(3.8)

ρ K1

The drag coefficient CD is dependent on the particle Reynolds number (Re = ρ ωDs/), the

shape, and the surface texture of the particle, where is dynamic viscosity of the fluid. The

ratio K2/K1 is usually replaced by the Corey shape factor Sp (Equation 3.1).

The relations between the fall velocity of particles and the other variables are given in

Figures 3.1 and 3.2.

Drag coefficient CD vs particle Reynolds number Rep for spheres and natural

Figure 3.1.

sediments with shape factors Sp equal to 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9. Also, sediment

diameter Ds vs. fall velocity ω and temperature To (Brown 1950, p. 781).

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