Galilean-invariant lattice-Boltzmann simulation of liquid-vapor interface dynamics

A. N. Kalarakis, V. N. Burganos, and A. C. Payatakes
Phys. Rev. E 65, 056702 – Published 23 April 2002
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Abstract

A two-dimensional two-phase lattice-Boltzmann model is presented and used for the study of interfacial phenomena under static and flow conditions. The model is based on the nonideal lattice-Boltzmann model proposed originally by Swift, Osborn, and Yeomans [Phys. Rev. Lett. 75, 830 (1995)] and makes it possible to couple a prescribed equation of state with the pressure tensor at the interface and the excess free-energy density formalism. The characteristic feature of the present model is that Galilean invariance is restored in the presence of interfaces without sacrificing any of the merits of the original model and, hence, the Navier-Stokes equation is adequately (to second order) recovered. The fluid properties can be prescribed in a thermodynamically consistent manner, which remains accurate at states close to the critical point. The model is first validated through static equilibrium tests and then applied to flow systems. It is shown that the simulator can reproduce some known two-phase flow configurations, like the motion of deformable droplets under the action of an external flow field. The simulator can also capture some interesting events during jet breakup and can be useful for the parametric study of the process in the two-dimensional case.

  • Received 23 July 2001

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.65.056702

©2002 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

A. N. Kalarakis, V. N. Burganos*, and A. C. Payatakes

  • Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes—Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (ICE/HT-FORTH), P.O. Box 1414, GR 265 04 Patras, Greece
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, P.O. Box 1414, GR 265 04 Patras, Greece

  • *Corresponding author. Email address: vbur@iceht.forth.gr

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Vol. 65, Iss. 5 — May 2002

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