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pressure
(redirected from Capillary pressure)

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Commonly, capillary pressures are 32 mm Hg but, in reality, they vary depending on the area measured.
The water drawn into the pore spaces is held there by capillary pressure and surface tension and can block gases from flowing into the wellbore.
Automatic turning beds help prevent bed sores by selectively reducing capillary pressure through the gradual and continual turning of patients.
 
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