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Capillary Theory Conclusion



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The porous structure of Porex’s porous and microporous materials can be approximated for modeling purposes as a collection of capillary tubes. The radius of the capillary is often described by a nominal pore size rating in Porex’s porous plastic and porous fiber materials. Through proprietary, patented, and patent pending material technologies, Porex has the ability to alter the surface energy of the solid and liquid within a capillary system. These techniques combined with Porex’s vast array of base materials that offer various nominal pore sizes will provide you with an extensive range of opportunities to solve design problems that involve complex venting of wicking applications.

Capillary Theory Conclusion
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Wicking Properties

Pore Size Distribution - Capillary Flow
Water Flow vs Differential Pressure
Capillary Theory
Interfacial Surface Energy and Contact Angle
Capillary Force, Capillary Pressure & Capillary Head

Pore Size Distribution - Mercury Intrusion
Water Intrusion Pressure
Surface Energy Cohesive Forces
Contact Angle in a Capillary
Capillary Theory Conclusion
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