Search:

Product Information All Elsevier Sites   Advanced Product Search
SiteStat.jsp
COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR MULTIPHASE FLOWS
Computational Techniques for Multiphase Flows
To order this title, and for more information, click here

By
Guan Heng Yeoh, Senior Research Scientist, ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) and Visiting Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Jiyuan Tu, Professor of Computational Fluid Dynamics, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Australia

Audience
chemical and mechanical engineers, especially in filtration, separation, gas/ liquid pumping, aerospace, automotive and energy industries.

Contents
Table of Contents Preface Introduction Classification and Phenomenological Discussion Typical Practical Problems Involving Multiphase Flows Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Research Tool for Multiphase Flows Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Design Tool for Multiphase Flows Impact of Multiphase Flow Study on Computational Fluid Dynamics Scope of This Book Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions Background of Different Approaches Averaging Procedure for Multiphase Flow Equations of Motion for Continuous Phase Conservation of Mass Conservation of Momentum Conservation of Energy Interfacial Transport Effective Conservation Equations Comments and Observations on the Governing Equations for the Two-Fluid Modeling Approach Equations of Motion for Disperse Phase Turbulence in Transport Phenomena Reynolds-Averaged Equations Reynolds-Averaged Closure Some Comments on the k-e Model and Implications of Other Turbulence Models Shear Stress Transport (SST) Model Reynolds Stress Model Near Wall Treatment Comments on Turbulence Modeling of the Disperse Phase Differential and Integral Form of the Transport Equations A Comment on Multi-Fluid Model Boundary Conditions and Their Physical Interpretation Comments on Some Wall Boundary Conditions for Multiphase Problems Summary Solution Methods for Multiphase Flows Introduction MESH SYSTEMS Consideration for a Range of Multiphase Flow Problems Application of Structured Mesh Application of Body-Fitted Mesh Application of Unstructured Mesh Some Comments on Grid Generation   EULERIAN-EULERIAN FRAMEWORK Numerical Algorithms Basic Aspects of Discretisation – Finite Difference Method Basic Aspects of Discretisation – Finite Volume Method Basic Approximation of the Diffusion Term Based Upon the Finite Volume Method Basic Approximation of the Advection Term Based Upon the Finite Volume Method Some Comments on the Need for TVD Schemes Explicit and Implicit Approaches Assembly of Discretised Equations Comments on the Linearization of Source Terms Solution Algorithms The Philosophy Behind the Pressure-Correction Techniques for Multiphase Problems SIMPLE Algorithm for Mixture or Homogeneous Flows A Comment on Other Pressure Correction Methods Evaluation of the Face Velocity in Different Mesh Systems Iterative Procedure Based on the SIMPLE Algorithm Inter-Phase Slip Algorithm (IPSA) for Multiphase Flows Inter-Phase Slip Algorithm-Coupled (IPSA-C) for Multiphase Flows Comments on the Need for Improved Interpolation Methods of Evaluating the Face Velocity in Multiphase Problems Matrix Solvers for the Segregated Approach in Different Mesh Systems Coupled Equation System EULERIAN-LAGRANGIAN FRAMEWORK Numerical and Solution Algorithms Basic Numerical Techniques Comments on Sampling Particulates for Turbulent Dispersion Some Comments on Attaining Proper Statistical Realizations Evaluation of Source Terms for the Continuous Phase INTERFACE TRACKING/CAPTURING ALGORITHMS Basic Considerations of Interface Tracking/Capturing Methods Algorithms Based on Surface Methods: With Comments Markers on Interface (Surface Marker Techniques) Algorithms Based on Volume Methods: With Comments Markers in Fluid (MAC Formulation) Volume of Fluid (VOF) Level Set Method Hybrid Methods Computing Surface Tension and Wall Adhesion Summary Gas-Particle Flows Introduction Background Classification of Gas-Particle Flows Particle Loading and Stokes Number Particle Dispersion due to Turbulence Multiphase Models for Gas-Particle Flows Eulerian-Lagrangian Framework Eulerian-Eulerian Framework Turbulence Modeling Particle-Wall Collision Model Worked Examples Dilute Gas-Particle Flow over a Two-Dimensional Backward Facing Step Dilute Gas-Particle Flow over a Three-Dimensional 90 o Bend Dilute Gas-Particle Flow over an Inline Tube Bank Summary Liquid-Particle Flows Introduction Background Some Physical Characteristics of Flow in Sedimentation Tank Some Physical Characteristics of Flow in Slurry Transport Multiphase Models for Liquid-Particle Flows Mixture Model Modeling Source or Sink Terms for Flow in Sedimentation Tank Modeling Source or Sink Terms for Flow in Slurry Transportation Turbulence Modeling Worked Examples Liquid-Particle Flow in Sedimentation Tank Sand-Water Slurry Flow in a Horizontal Straight Pipe Summary Gas-Liquid Flows Introduction Background Categorization of Different Flow Regimes Some Physical Characteristics of Boiling Flow Multiphase Models for Liquid-Particle Flows Multi-Fluid Model Inter-phase Mass Transfer Inter-phase Momentum Transfer Inter-phase Heat Transfer Turbulence Modeling Population Balance Approach Need for Population Balance in Gas-Liquid Flows Population Balance Equation (PBE) Method of Moments (MOM) Quadrature Method of Moments (QMOM) Direct Quadrature Method of Moments (DQMOM) Class Methods (CM) Average Quantities Approach MUltiple SIze Group (MUSIG) Model Bubble Interaction Mechanisms Single Average Scalar Approach for Bubbly Flows Multiple Bubble Size Approach for Bubbly Flows Comments of Other Coalescence and Break-up Kernels Modeling Beyond Bubbly Flows – A Phenomenological Consideration Modeling Subcooled Boiling Flows Review of Current Model Applications Phenomenological Description Nucleation of Bubbles at Heated Walls Condensation of Bubbles in Subcooled Liquid Worked Examples Dispersed Bubbly Flow in a Rectangular Column Bubbly Flow in a Vertical Pipe Subcooled Boiling Flow in a Vertical Annulus Application of MUSIG Boiling Model Application of Improved Wall Heat Partition Model Summary Free Surface Flows Introduction Multiphase Models for Free Surface Flows Relevant Worked Examples Bubble Rising in a Viscous Liquid Single Taylor Bubble Collapse of a Liquid Column (Breaking Dam Problem) Sloshing of Liquid Summary Freezing/Solidification Introduction Mathematical Formulation Governing Equations Solid-Liquid Interface Other Boundary Conditions Numerical Procedure Internal Grid Generation Surface Grid Generation Optimizing Computational Meshes Objective Function Optimization Algorithm Transformation of Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions Worked Examples Freezing of Water on a Vertical Wall in an Enclosed Cavity Freezing of Water in an Open Cubical Cavity Summary Three-Phase Flows Introduction Description of Problem in the Context of Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Approaches for Gas-Liquid-Solid Flows Three-Fluid Model Turbulence Modeling Evaluation of Multiphase Models for Gas-Liquid-Solid Flows Three-Phase Modeling of the Air Lift Pump Modeling of Three-Phase Mechanically Agitated Reactor Summary Future Trends in Handling Turbulent Multiphase Flows Introduction Direct Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flows Model Description Large Eddy Simulation of Multiphase Flows Model Description Basic Sub-Grid Scale Model Dynamic Sub-Grid Scale Model On Modeling Gas-Liquid-Solid Fluidization Governing Equations Interface Tracking/Capturing methods: With Comments Discrete Particle Model Particle-Particle Collision Inter-Phase Couplings Simulation Results Some Concluding Remarks Appendix A Full Derivation of Conservation Equations References Subject Index

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 664 pages, publication date: OCT-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-046733-7
ISBN-10: 0-08-046733-4
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

Price and Ordering
Price:
USD 130
EUR 109.95
GBP 92.99
order now
Books and book related electronic products are priced in US dollars (USD), euro (EUR), and Great Britain Pounds (GBP). USD prices apply to the Americas and Asia Pacific. EUR prices apply in Europe and the Middle East. GBP prices apply to the UK and all other countries.
See also information about conditions of sale & ordering procedures, and links to our regional sales offices.

034/308
Last update: 5 Oct 2009
Book contents
Table of contents
Reviews
Submit your review
Bookmark this page
Recommend this publication
Overview of all books
Printer-friendly version   Printer-friendly version