Large eddy simulation of spray atomization with a probability density function method
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Navarro-Martinez, S
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Despite recent advances in numerical methods for multiphase flows, the complete simulation of a liquid spray is still an illusive goal. There are few models that can describe accurately both the primary and secondary atomization simultaneously. The biggest difficulty is the wide range of length scales involved; from millimetres in the largest liquid structures close to the smallest micron-size droplets. This wide range makes Direct Numerical Simulation of sprays very expensive all scales need to be resolved and expensive algorithms are required to reconstruct accurately the interface. Large eddy simulations are becoming increasingly popular in turbulent flows due to their better description of turbulence and the relative robustness of sub-grid stress models. Despite its advantages, large eddy simulation cannot describe accurately fluid structures that occur at sub-grid levels. This paper presents a new model to describe the atomization process. The method consist of solving a joint sub-grid probability density function of liquid volume and surface using stochastic methods. The approach can simulate both dense and dilute regions of the spray. The proposed model can determine instantaneous sub-grid liquid structures (droplets) distributions as well as to capture the primary break-up. The results of the simulations are compared to a Direct Numerical Simulation of a Diesel Jet break-up. The mean liquid volume and surface density are well predicted; The modelling of the sub-grid scales is shown to be fundamental in the dilute regions of the spray.
Date Issued
2014-07-01
Date Acceptance
2014-02-18
Citation
International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2014, 63 (1), pp.11-22
ISSN
0301-9322
Publisher
Elsevier
Start Page
11
End Page
22
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Multiphase Flow
Volume
63
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in International Journal of Multiphase Flow. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 63, 2014 DOI:10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2014.02.013
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
The Royal Society
Identifier
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Grant Number
EP/K030760/1
UF080511
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Mechanics
Spray atomization
Probability density function
Large eddy simulations
Surface density
INTERFACIAL AREA CONCENTRATION
CONDITIONAL MOMENT CLOSURE
2-PHASE FLOWS
TURBULENT
SURFACE
MODEL
COMBUSTION
FORMULATION
EQUATIONS
BREAKUP
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2014-03-20