Entropic Lattice Boltzmann Method for Moving and Deforming Geometries in Three Dimensions

Entropic lattice Boltzmann methods have been developed to alleviate intrinsic stability issues of lattice Boltzmann models for under-resolved simulations. Its reliability in combination with moving objects was established for various laminar benchmark flows in two dimensions in our previous work Dorschner et al. [11] as well as for three dimensional one-way coupled simulations of engine-type geometries in Dorschner et al. [12] for flat moving walls. The present contribution aims to fully exploit the advantages of entropic lattice Boltzmann models in terms of stability and accuracy and extends the methodology to three-dimensional cases including two-way coupling between fluid and structure, turbulence and deformable meshes. To cover this wide range of applications, the classical benchmark of a sedimenting sphere is chosen first to validate the general two-way coupling algorithm. Increasing the complexity, we subsequently consider the simulation of a plunging SD7003 airfoil at a Reynolds number of Re = 40000 and finally, to access the model's performance for deforming meshes, we conduct a two-way coupled simulation of a self-propelled anguilliform swimmer. These simulations confirm the viability of the new fluid-structure interaction lattice Boltzmann algorithm to simulate flows of engineering relevance.Comment: submitted to Journal of Computational Physic

Detonation modeling with the Particles on Demand method

A kinetic model based on the Particles on Demand method is introduced for gas phase detonation hydrodynamics in conjunction with the Lee--Tarver reaction model. The proposed model is realized on two- and three-dimensional lattices and is validated with a set of benchmarks. Quantitative validation is performed with the Chapman--Jouguet theory up to a detonation wave speed of Mach 20 in one dimension. Two-dimensional outward expanding circular detonation is tested for isotropy of the model as well as for the asymptotic detonation wave speed. Mach reflection angles are verified in setups consisting of interacting strong bow shocks emanating from detonation. Spherical detonation is computed to show viability of the proposed model for three dimensional simulations.Comment: Submitted to Physics of Fluids. 11 pages, 10 figure

Thermokinetic lattice Boltzmann model of nonideal fluids

We present a kinetic model for nonideal fluids, where the local thermodynamic pressure is imposed through appropriate rescaling of the particle's velocities, accounting for both long- and short-range effects and hence full thermodynamic consistency. The model features full Galilean invariance together with mass, momentum, and energy conservation and enables simulations ranging from subcritical to supercritical flows, which is illustrated on various benchmark flows such as anomalous shock waves or shock droplet interaction

Particles-on-Demand for Kinetic Theory

A novel formulation of fluid dynamics as a kinetic theory with tailored, on-demand constructed particles removes any restrictions on Mach number and temperature as compared to its predecessors, the lattice Boltzmann methods and their modifications. In the new kinetic theory, discrete particles are determined by a rigorous limit process which avoids ad hoc assumptions about their velocities. Classical benchmarks for incompressible and compressible flows demonstrate that the proposed discrete-particles kinetic theory opens up an unprecedented wide domain of applications for computational fluid dynamics

Particles on Demand for Kinetic Theory

A novel formulation of fluid dynamics as a kinetic theory with tailored, on-demand constructed particles removes restrictions on flow speed and temperature as compared to its predecessors, the lattice Boltzmann methods and their modifications. In the new kinetic theory, discrete particles are determined by a rigorous limit process which avoids ad hoc assumptions about their velocities. Classical benchmarks for incompressible and compressible flows demonstrate that the proposed discrete-particles kinetic theory opens up an unprecedented wide domain of applications for computational fluid dynamics