Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework

1. Introduction to Non-Newtonian Fluids

 Definition and characteristics of non-Newtonian fluids.
 Types of non-Newtonian fluids (e.g., shear-thinning, shear-thickening, viscoelastic fluids).
 Comparison with Newtonian fluids.
2. Fluid Rheology Fundamentals
 Viscosity and its significance in fluid dynamics.
 Rheological models for non-Newtonian fluids (e.g., power-law, Bingham plastic, Herschel-Bulkley).
 Parameters affecting fluid rheology (temperature, pressure, shear rate).
3. Multiphase Flow in Wellbores
 Overview of multiphase flow regimes (bubble flow, slug flow, annular flow, etc.).
 Challenges and complexities in multiphase flow modeling.
 Importance of multiphase flow in wellbore operations.
4. Interaction of Rheology and Multiphase Flow
 Influence of fluid rheology on multiphase flow behavior.
 Interfacial phenomena in multiphase flow of non-Newtonian fluids.
 Computational methods for simulating multiphase flow with non-Newtonian fluids.
5. Pressure Dynamics in Wellbore Systems
 Pressure gradients in wellbores: hydrostatic, frictional, and acceleration pressure.
 Factors affecting pressure dynamics (fluid properties, flow rate, well geometry).
 Modeling approaches for predicting pressure profiles in non-Newtonian wellbore systems.
6. Flow Dynamics in Non-Newtonian Wellbores
 Flow regimes and transitions in non-Newtonian fluids.
 Flow behavior in complex wellbore geometries.
 Transient flow analysis and its implications in wellbore operations.
7. Experimental Techniques and Measurement Methods
 Laboratory techniques for characterizing fluid rheology.
 Experimental setups for studying multiphase flow behavior.
 Challenges and limitations in experimental studies of non-Newtonian multiphase flows.
8. Summary and Conclusions
 Recap of key theoretical concepts discussed.
 Implications of fluid rheology and multiphase flow on wellbore performance.
 Future research directions and challenges in understanding complex fluid dynamics in wellbores.

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