In this work we discuss a way to compute the impact of free-surface flow on nonlinear structures. The approach chosen rely on a partitioned strategy that allows to solve strongly coupled fluid-structure interaction problem. It is then possible to re-use existing and validated strategy for each sub-problem. The structure is formulated in a Lagrangian way and solved by the finite element method. ...

We presented a new approach to calculating normal vectors to fluid interfaces in [JCP, 226:774–797, 2007 ], by advecting unit normals along with an interface. In this paper, we introduce an implementation of the method in an interfacial flow solver. The advected normals are used to compute the interface curvature for calculating the surface tension force, and for reconstructing the interface in...

The continuum surface force (CSF) method has been extensively employed in the volume-of-fluid (VOF), level set (LS) and front tracking methods to model the surface tension force. It is a robust method requiring relatively easy implementation. However, it is known to generate spurious currents near the interface, which may lead to disastrous interface instabilities and failures of grid convergen...

In the present paper, a finite volume method (FVM) based software is used in the simulation of simulation of non Newtonian flow between two parallel plates and flip chip packaging are presented. 3D of two parallel plates with different gap heights are developed and simulated by Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) code, FLUENT 6.3.26. The power law equation was used to describe the NonNewtonian be...

Our fluid simulation runs on an unrestricted octree data structure which uses mesh refinement techniques to enable higher level of detail and solves Navier Stokes equations for multiple fluids. We also show our solution for floating objects and unmoving obstacles by setting up the boundry conditions and solving the velocity of objects using a simple rigid body solver. We propose technique for d...

Two-fluid dynamics is a challenging subject, rich both in physics and in practical applications, which range from manufacturing to lubricated transport. Mechanisms unique to a flow can be exploited to enhance functionality in applications. For example, density-matching can be used to depress the effect of gravity, or of centripetal acceleration in rotating systems, making it possible to manipul...

in this present study, volume of fluid method in openfoam open source cfd package will be extended to consider phase change phenomena with modified model due to condensation and boiling processes. this model is suitable for the case in which both unsaturated phase and saturated phase are present and for beginning boiling and condensation process needn't initial interface. both phases (liqu...

This study develops robust numerical algorithms for the simulation of three-phase (solid-liquid-gas) boiling and bubble formation problems in rectangular channels. The are based on Finite Volume Methods (FVM) implement both volume-of-fluid (VOF) methods liquid-gas interface tracking as well volume-fraction to account concentration embedded solid nano-particles liquid phase. Water is used base-l...

This paper focuses on the implementation, validation and exploitation of a vertical dropshaft flow operation using the commercial VOF-based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code, FLOW-3D ® . Using the experimental data of Chanson (2002), the package was used to simulate the flow patterns in a rectangular dropshaft with plunge-flow pattern. Both k−ε and k−ε RNG turbulence closures were tested ...