A lattice Boltzmann equation method without parasitic currents and its application in droplet coalescence

Taehun Lee, Paul F. Fischer

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Abstract

A formulation of the intermolecular force in the nonideal gas lattice Boltzmann equation (LBE) method is examined. Discretization errors in the computation of the intermolecular force cause parasitic currents. The parasitic currents can be eliminated to round-off if the potential form of the intermolecular force is used with compact isotropic discretization. Numerical tests confirm the elimination of the parasitic currents. In order to demonstrate the applicability of the present model, inertial coalescence of droplets at high density ratio is studied.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2006 ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 2nd ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: Jul 17 2006Jul 20 2006

Publication series

Name2006 ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006
Volume2006

Other

Other2006 2nd ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period7/17/067/20/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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