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Comparison of multiphase SPH and LBM approaches for the simulation of intermittent flows
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) and Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) are
increasingly popular and attractive methods that propose efficient multiphase
formulations, each one with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this context,
when it comes to study a given multi-fluid problem, it is helpful to rely on a
quantitative comparison to decide which approach should be used and in which
context. In particular, the simulation of intermittent two-phase flows in pipes
such as slug flows is a complex problem involving moving and intersecting
interfaces for which both SPH and LBM could be considered. It is a problem of
interest in petroleum applications since the formation of slug flows that can
occur in submarine pipelines connecting the wells to the production facility
can cause undesired behaviors with hazardous consequences. In this work, we
compare SPH and LBM multiphase formulations where surface tension effects are
modeled respectively using the continuum surface force and the color gradient
approaches on a collection of standard test cases, and on the simulation of
intermittent flows in 2D. This paper aims to highlight the contributions and
limitations of SPH and LBM when applied to these problems. First, we compare
our implementations on static bubble problems with different density and
viscosity ratios. Then, we focus on gravity driven simulations of slug flows in
pipes for several Reynolds numbers. Finally, we conclude with simulations of
slug flows with inlet/outlet boundary conditions. According to the results
presented in this study, we confirm that the SPH approach is more robust and
versatile whereas the LBM formulation is more accurate and faster
Recent advances in the simulation of particle-laden flows
A substantial number of algorithms exists for the simulation of moving
particles suspended in fluids. However, finding the best method to address a
particular physical problem is often highly non-trivial and depends on the
properties of the particles and the involved fluid(s) together. In this report
we provide a short overview on a number of existing simulation methods and
provide two state of the art examples in more detail. In both cases, the
particles are described using a Discrete Element Method (DEM). The DEM solver
is usually coupled to a fluid-solver, which can be classified as grid-based or
mesh-free (one example for each is given). Fluid solvers feature different
resolutions relative to the particle size and separation. First, a
multicomponent lattice Boltzmann algorithm (mesh-based and with rather fine
resolution) is presented to study the behavior of particle stabilized fluid
interfaces and second, a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics implementation
(mesh-free, meso-scale resolution, similar to the particle size) is introduced
to highlight a new player in the field, which is expected to be particularly
suited for flows including free surfaces.Comment: 16 pages, 4 figure
Nonlinear enthalpy transformation for transient convective phase change in Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
A three-dimensional model is presented for the prediction of solidification
behavior using a nonlinear transformation of the enthalpy equation in a
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) discretization. The effect of phase
change in the form of release and absorption of latent heat is implemented
implicitly as variable source terms in the enthalpy calculation. The developed
model is validated against various experimental, analytical, and numerical
results from the literature. Results confirm accuracy and robustness of the new
procedure. Finally, the SPH model is applied to a study of suspension plasma
spraying (SPS) by predicting the impact and solidification behavior of molten
ceramic droplets on a substrate
The FDF or LES/PDF method for turbulent two-phase flows
In this paper, a new formalism for the filtered density function (FDF)
approach is developed for the treatment of turbulent polydispersed two-phase
flows in LES simulations. Contrary to the FDF used for turbulent reactive
single-phase flows, the present formalislm is based on Lagrangian quantities
and, in particular, on the Lagrangian filtered mass density function (LFMDF) as
the central concept. This framework allows modeling and simulation of particle
flows for LES to be set in a rigorous context and various links with other
approaches to be made. In particular, the relation between LES for particle
simulations of single-phase flows and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is
put forward. Then, the discussion and derivation of possible subgrid stochastic
models used for Lagrangian models in two-phase flows can set in a clear
probabilistic equivalence with the corresponding LFMDF.Comment: 11 pages, proceedings of the 13 europena turbulence conference,
submitted to JPC
Smoothed particle hydrodynamics and its applications for multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous media
Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) is a Lagrangian method based on a meshless discretization of partial differential equations. In this review, we present SPH discretization of the Navier-Stokes and advection-diffusion-reaction equations, implementation of various boundary conditions, and time integration of the SPH equations, and we discuss applications of the SPH method for modeling pore-scale multiphase flows and reactive transport in porous and fractured media.United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (Early Career Award, “New Dimension Reduction Methods and Scalable Algorithms for Multiscale Nonlinear Phenomena,” and Collaboratory on Mathematics for Mesoscopic Modeling of Materials (CM4)
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