Phase-field modeling of complex interface dynamics in drop-laden turbulence
Alessio Roccon, Francesco Zonta, Alfredo Soldati
Abstract
Phase-field modeling of drop dynamics and direct numerical simulation of drop-laden turbulent flow are used to examine the complex topological changes of the dispersed phase --- breakage and coalescence --- and to determine the evolving drop size distribution. Potentials and perspectives for further development of the phase-field method to model mass transfer, heat transfer, and Marangoni effects due to thermocapillarity and surfactants are also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Marangoni effectTurbulenceMechanicsDrop (telecommunication)BreakageCoalescence (physics)Mass transferHeat transferPhysicsMaterials scienceConvectionEngineeringMechanical engineeringAstrobiologyComposite materialFluid Dynamics and Heat TransferSolidification and crystal growth phenomenaNanomaterials and Printing Technologies