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    Transition in a numerical model of contact line dynamics and forced dewetting

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    We investigate the transition to a Landau-Levich-Derjaguin film in forced dewetting using a quadtree adaptive solution to the Navier-Stokes equations with surface tension. We use a discretization of the capillary forces near the receding contact line that yields an equilibrium for a specified contact angle θΔ\theta_\Delta called the numerical contact angle. Despite the well-known contact line singularity, dynamic simulations can proceed without any explicit additional numerical procedure. We investigate angles from 1515^\circ to 110110^\circ and capillary numbers from 0.000850.00085 to 0.20.2 where the mesh size Δ\Delta is varied in the range of 0.00350.0035 to 0.060.06 of the capillary length lcl_c. To interpret the results, we use Cox's theory which involves a microscopic distance rmr_m and a microscopic angle θe\theta_e. In the numerical case, the equivalent of θe\theta_e is the angle θΔ\theta_\Delta and we find that Cox's theory also applies. We introduce the scaling factor or gauge function ϕ\phi so that rm=Δ/ϕr_m = \Delta/\phi and estimate this gauge function by comparing our numerics to Cox's theory. The comparison provides a direct assessment of the agreement of the numerics with Cox's theory and reveals a critical feature of the numerical treatment of contact line dynamics: agreement is poor at small angles while it is better at large angles. This scaling factor is shown to depend only on θΔ\theta_\Delta and the viscosity ratio qq. In the case of small θe\theta_e, we use the prediction by Eggers [Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 93, pp 094502, 2004] of the critical capillary number for the Landau-Levich-Derjaguin forced dewetting transition. We generalize this prediction to large θe\theta_e and arbitrary qq and express the critical capillary number as a function of θe\theta_e and rmr_m. An analogy can be drawn between rmr_m and the numerical slip length.Comment: This version of the paper includes the corrections indicated in Ref. [1

    A momentum-conserving, consistent, Volume-of-Fluid method for incompressible flow on staggered grids

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    The computation of flows with large density contrasts is notoriously difficult. To alleviate the difficulty we consider a consistent mass and momentum-conserving discretization of the Navier-Stokes equation. Incompressible flow with capillary forces is modelled and the discretization is performed on a staggered grid of Marker and Cell type. The Volume-of-Fluid method is used to track the interface and a Height-Function method is used to compute surface tension. The advection of the volume fraction is performed using either the Lagrangian-Explicit / CIAM (Calcul d'Interface Affine par Morceaux) method or the Weymouth and Yue (WY) Eulerian-Implicit method. The WY method conserves fluid mass to machine accuracy provided incompressiblity is satisfied which leads to a method that is both momentum and mass-conserving. To improve the stability of these methods momentum fluxes are advected in a manner "consistent" with the volume-fraction fluxes, that is a discontinuity of the momentum is advected at the same speed as a discontinuity of the density. To find the density on the staggered cells on which the velocity is centered, an auxiliary reconstruction of the density is performed. The method is tested for a droplet without surface tension in uniform flow, for a droplet suddenly accelerated in a carrying gas at rest at very large density ratio without viscosity or surface tension, for the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, for a falling raindrop and for an atomizing flow in air-water conditions

    An Edge-based Interface Tracking (EBIT) Method for Multiphase-flows Simulation with Surface Tension

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    We present a novel Front-Tracking method, the Edge-Based Interface Tracking (EBIT) method for multiphase flow simulations. In the EBIT method, the markers are located on the grid edges and the interface can be reconstructed without storing the connectivity of the markers. This feature makes the process of marker addition or removal easier than in the traditional Front-Tracking method. The EBIT method also allows almost automatic parallelization due to the lack of explicit connectivity. In a previous journal article we have presented the kinematic part of the EBIT method, that includes the algorithms for interface linear reconstruction and advection. Here, we complete the presentation of the EBIT method and combine the kinematic algorithm with a Navier--Stokes solver. To identify the reference phase and to distinguish ambiguous topological configurations, we introduce a new feature: the Color Vertex. For the coupling with the Navier--Stokes equations, we first calculate volume fractions from the position of the markers and the Color Vertex, then viscosity and density fields from the computed volume fractions and finally surface tension stresses with the Height-Function method. In addition, an automatic topology change algorithm is implemented into the EBIT method, making it possible the simulation of more complex flows. A two-dimensional version of the EBIT method has been implemented in the open-source Basilisk platform, and validated with five standard test cases: (1) translation with uniform velocity, (2) single vortex, (3) capillary wave, (4) Rayleigh-Taylor instability and (5) rising bubble. The results are compared with those obtained with the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) method already implemented in Basilisk

    Numerical simulation of spreading drops

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    We consider a liquid drop that spreads on a wettable surface. Different time evolutions have been observed for the base radius r depending of the relative role played by inertia, viscosity, surface tension and the wetting condition. Numerical simulations were performed to discuss the relative effect of these parameters on the spreading described by the evolution of the base radius r(t) and the spreading time tS. Different power law evolutions r(t) ∝ tⁿ have been observed when varying the parameters. At the early stage of the spreading, the power law t½ (n = 1/2) is observed as long as capillarity is balanced by inertia at the contact line. When increasing the viscosity contribution, the exponent n is found to increase despite the increase of the spreading time. The effect of the surface wettability is observed for liquids more viscous than water. For a small contact angle, the power law t½ is then followed by the famous Tanner law t1/10 once the drop shape has reached a spherical cap

    A Síndrome de Burnout nos profissionais da saúde no período pandêmico da COVID-19: uma revisão de literatura: Burnout Syndrome in health professionals in the COVID-19 pandemic period: a literature review

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    A pandemia do Covid-19 tem impactado vários setores da sociedade, mas principalmente nos profissionais da saúde que atuam na linha de frente, por enfrentarem longas jornadas de trabalho para suprir a demanda, sem condições adequadas em termos de estrutura, equipamentos de proteção individual e capacitação para o exercício da função laborativa. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar os fatores de riscos para o desenvolvimento da síndrome de burnout em profissionais da saúde que atuam na linha de frente do COVID-19. Neste trabalho realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica, que buscou identificar as publicações existentes importantes nas bases de dados, sobre os temas: Burnout, Pandemia, COVID-19, Profissionais de Saúde. Além disso, apresenta os riscos de contrair burnout, um transtorno relacionado ao estresse no trabalho, decorrente da exposição prolongada e repetitiva à estressores crônicos. Os profissionais acometidos pelo burnout, vivenciam o esgotamento físico e mental ou exaustão de energia e atitudes negativas em relação ao trabalho, que afetam o bem-estar físico e mental do trabalhador, sua qualidade de vida e seu nível de excelência no atendimento à população. Ressalta-se que, nos trabalhadores da área da saúde que vivenciam diariamente os óbitos de pacientes e conhecidos, acarretam o estresse e a sensação de incapacidade, na solução e auxílio aos pacientes. A excessiva carga de trabalho, leva à exaustão física e mental. O distanciamento familiar devido a esta sobrecarga de trabalho, com risco constante e iminente de contágio do profissional da saúde, e a preocupação de contaminação pessoal e familiar, aumentando ainda mais os fatores estressantes

    Modelling the Interfacial Flow of Two Immiscible Liquids in Mixing Processes

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    This paper presents an interface tracking method for modelling the flow of immiscible metallic liquids in mixing processes. The methodology can provide an insight into mixing processes for studying the fundamental morphology development mechanisms for immiscible interfaces. The volume-of-fluid (VOF) method is adopted in the present study, following a review of various modelling approaches for immiscible fluid systems. The VOF method employed here utilises the piecewise linear for interface construction scheme as well as the continuum surface force algorithm for surface force modelling. A model coupling numerical and experimental data is established. The main flow features in the mixing process are investigated. It is observed that the mixing of immiscible metallic liquids is strongly influenced by the viscosity of the system, shear forces and turbulence. The numerical results show good qualitative agreement with experimental results, and are useful for optimisating the design of mixing casting processes

    Jogos sérios brasileiros para auxílio do diagnóstico e tratamento de TDAH: revisão integrativa

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    O TDAH é um transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento com sintomas básicos de desatenção, desorganização e/ou hiperatividade-impulsividade. Atualmente há jogos denominados jogos sérios com a finalidade de auxiliar no diagnóstico, aprendizado e tratamento de pessoas com TDAH. Objetivou-se analisar em bases de dados artigos sobre TDAH relacionados a formas de identificação de características do transtorno e formas de tratamento realizados com jogos sérios no Brasil. Especificamente: identificar quais são os jogos sérios existentes no Brasil desenvolvidos para TDAH; levantar as formas de identificação das características de TDAH com os jogos sérios; analisar as formas de tratamento existentes com a utilização de jogos sérios. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa e para isso foram utilizadas três bases de dados, o portal de periódicos CAPES, o Google Acadêmico e o Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES. Com base nos critérios de inclusão não foram selecionados artigos para análise relacionados ao tema proposto no portal de periódicos CAPES, foi selecionado um artigo no Google Acadêmico, embora não esteja totalmente relacionado aos objetivos propostos e 2 arquivos no Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES. Faltam artigos e jogos sérios desenvolvidos no Brasil que auxiliem o diagnóstico e terapia de pessoas com TDAH.  What do you want to do ?New mailCop

    Jogos sérios brasileiros para auxílio do diagnóstico e tratamento de TDAH: revisão integrativa

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    O TDAH é um transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento com sintomas básicos de desatenção, desorganização e/ou hiperatividade-impulsividade. Atualmente há jogos denominados jogos sérios com a finalidade de auxiliar no diagnóstico, aprendizado e tratamento de pessoas com TDAH. Objetivou-se analisar em bases de dados artigos sobre TDAH relacionados a formas de identificação de características do transtorno e formas de tratamento realizados com jogos sérios no Brasil. Especificamente: identificar quais são os jogos sérios existentes no Brasil desenvolvidos para TDAH; levantar as formas de identificação das características de TDAH com os jogos sérios; analisar as formas de tratamento existentes com a utilização de jogos sérios. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa e para isso foram utilizadas três bases de dados, o portal de periódicos CAPES, o Google Acadêmico e o Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES. Com base nos critérios de inclusão não foram selecionados artigos para análise relacionados ao tema proposto no portal de periódicos CAPES, foi selecionado um artigo no Google Acadêmico, embora não esteja totalmente relacionado aos objetivos propostos e 2 arquivos no Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES. Faltam artigos e jogos sérios desenvolvidos no Brasil que auxiliem o diagnóstico e terapia de pessoas com TDAH.  What do you want to do ?New mailCop
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