Modeling of argon condensation in free-jet expansions with the DSMC method

Jiaqiang Zhong, Michael I. Zeifman, Deborah Levin Fliflet

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Homogeneous argon condensation is modeled in a free expansion jet with a particle method. Microscopic kinetic models are used to simulate nucleation process, collisional processes among clusters and monomers, and evaporation of monomers from clusters. These models are integrated into the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method to simulate an axisymmetric argon expansion coupled with condensation. Experimental data is used to correct the nucleation transient time, nucleation rate, and the condensation coefficient in the nucleation model. The corrected model is then, for the first time, applied to predict the distribution of Rayleigh scattering intensity in a free expansion argon condensation plume.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRAREFIED GAS DYNAMICS
Subtitle of host publication24th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, RGD24
Pages391-395
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 16 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event24th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, RGD24 - Bari, Italy
Duration: Jul 10 2004Jul 16 2004

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume762
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other24th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, RGD24
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period7/10/047/16/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Modeling of argon condensation in free-jet expansions with the DSMC method'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this