Numerical simulation study of acoustic waves propagation and streaming using MRT-lattice Boltzmann method

International audienceThis paper presents a numerical investigation of the propagation of acoustic waves generated by a linear acoustic source using the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM). The main objective of this study is to compute the sound pressure and acoustic force produced by a rectangular sound source located at the center of the west wall of a rectangular cavity, filled with water. The sound source is discretized into a set of point sources emitting waves according to the acoustic point source method. The interference between the generated cylindrical waves creates an acoustic beam in the cavity. An analytical study is carried out to validate these numerical results. The error between the numerical and analytical calculations of the wave propagation is also discussed to confirm the validity of the numerical approach. In a second step, the acoustic streaming is calculated by introducing the acoustic force into the LBM code. A characteristic flow structure with two recirculating cells is thus obtained

Numerical study of natural convection and acoustic waves using the lattice Boltzmann method

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Three-Dimensional Lattice Boltzmann Model for Acoustic Waves Emitted by a Source

International audienceThe present paper implements the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) to simulate the emission and propagation of sound waves in three-dimensional (3D) situations, with the point source technique used for wave emission. The 3D numerical model is exercised on a benchmark problem, which is the simulation of the lid-driven cavity flow. Tests are then proposed on acoustic situations. The numerical results are first confronted with analytical solutions in the case of spherical waves emitted by a single point source at the center of a cavity. In view of acoustic streaming applications, we then study the case where the waves are emitted from a circular sound source placed at the center of the left boundary of a three-dimensional cavity filled with water. With the circular source discretized as a set of point sources, we can simulate the wave propagation in 3D and calculate the sound pressure amplitude in the cavity. Tests using different emission conditions and LBM relaxation times finally allow us to get good comparisons with analytical expressions of the pressure amplitude along the source axis, highlighting the performance of the lattice Boltzmann simulations in acoustics

3D Numerical Investigation of Free Convection using Lattice Boltzmann and Finite Difference Methods

Numerical study of various physical phenomena in three dimensions has become a necessity to better understand the physical process than in two dimensions. Thus, in this paper, the code is elaborated to be adapted to the simulation of heat transfer in three dimensions. The numerical simulations are performed using a hybrid method. This method is based on the lattice Boltzmann approach for the computation of velocities, and on the finite difference technique for the calculation of temperature. The used numerical code is validated by examining the free convection in a cubic enclosure filled with air. Then, the analysis of the heat exchange between two cold vertical walls and a heated block located at the center of a cubic cavity is considered.  The performed simulations showed that for a small value of the Rayleigh number (Ra=103 for example), the fluid exchanges its heat almost equally with all hot surfaces of the obstacle. However, for large values of Ra (Ra≥104), the numerical results found showed that the heat exchange rate is greater on the bottom face compared to the other faces of the obstacle

Heat transfer enhancement of a microchannel cooler with V-shaped partitions

The ongoing evolution of electronic systems that operate under extreme conditions has led to persistent concern about potential failures caused by escalating temperature levels which provokes the decline the operating quality. In response to this challenge, cooling solutions based on microchannels have emerged as promising prospects for improving thermal management in such scenarios. This paper explores the importance of these innovative cooling techniques and their potential for mitigating the risks of overheating in electronic systems. Furthermore, the introduction of microfluidic techniques and microchannels, specifically constricted microchannels, offers promising approaches to improve cooling efficiency. These cooling systems enable efficient heat dissipation and thermal regulation, mitigating the risk of overheating and enhancing system performance. Constricted microchannels facilitate compact and efficient heat transfer by leveraging increased surface area-to-volume ratios and improved convective cooling. Nowadays, microchannel-based heat sinks, heat exchangers, and cooling systems have been developed, showcasing improved heat dissipation, reduced temperature gradients, and enhanced energy efficiency. This research focuses on a parametrical study that examines the fluid nature, Reynolds number analysis, and system design. Numerical results demonstrate successful thermal management of high-temperature electronic systems using constricted microchannel cooling. These results mitigate temperature-related failures and support the development of robust systems for harsh operating conditions