3 papers
physics.flu-dyn2026
A systematic evaluation of the Richards equation for predicting soil moisture in Irish grasslands
S Kumar, S Mathias, E Ruelle +5
The Richards equation (RE) is widely used to model water flow in unsaturated soils, but its performance in persistently wet grassland systems remains uncertain. This is particularl…
physics.flu-dyn2023
On wave-driven propulsion
GP Benham, O Devauchelle, SJ Thomson
A theory is presented for wave-driven propulsion of floating bodies driven into oscillation at the fluid interface. By coupling the equations of motion of the body to a quasi-poten…
physics.flu-dyn2020
Upscaling multiphase flow through heterogeneous porous media
GP Benham, MJ Bickle, JA Neufeld
Upscaling the effect of heterogeneities in porous media is crucial for macroscopic flow predictions, with widespread applications in energy and environmental settings. In this stud…