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| author | Collis, Henry Mirjalili, Shahab Khanwale, Makrand Mani, Ali Iaccarino, Gianluca |
| author_facet | Collis, Henry Mirjalili, Shahab Khanwale, Makrand Mani, Ali Iaccarino, Gianluca |
| contents | In this work, an LES model with finite-rate phase change and subgrid spray based on a high-resolution numerical scheme for multiphase multi-component simulations which satisfies interface equilibrium and phase immiscibility conditions is proposed. The multiphase model is based on a robust implementation of the four-equation multiphase model which assumes a strict subgrid equilibrium of pressure, temperature, and velocity. Critically, the equilibrium assumptions of the four-equation model provide large computational savings compared to modeling the full non-equilibrium multiphase system. To obtain predictive capabilities with these restrictive equilibrium assumptions, a new phase-confined form of the Eulerian $Σ$ spray model is proposed to predict subgrid interfacial surface area while avoiding unphysical leakage across interfaces. Additionally, an improved finite rate phase change model which is thermodynamically bounded by the equilibration of the Gibbs-free energy is coupled with the $Σ$ equation to model complex phase change regimes. The full modeling framework is validated using the Engine Combustion Network (ECN) Spray A case in non-evaporating and evaporating conditions and shows excellent agreement with experimental measurements. |
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| spellingShingle | An LES model with finite-rate phase change and subgrid spray based on a thermodynamically consistent four-equation multiphase model Collis, Henry Mirjalili, Shahab Khanwale, Makrand Mani, Ali Iaccarino, Gianluca Fluid Dynamics Computational Physics In this work, an LES model with finite-rate phase change and subgrid spray based on a high-resolution numerical scheme for multiphase multi-component simulations which satisfies interface equilibrium and phase immiscibility conditions is proposed. The multiphase model is based on a robust implementation of the four-equation multiphase model which assumes a strict subgrid equilibrium of pressure, temperature, and velocity. Critically, the equilibrium assumptions of the four-equation model provide large computational savings compared to modeling the full non-equilibrium multiphase system. To obtain predictive capabilities with these restrictive equilibrium assumptions, a new phase-confined form of the Eulerian $Σ$ spray model is proposed to predict subgrid interfacial surface area while avoiding unphysical leakage across interfaces. Additionally, an improved finite rate phase change model which is thermodynamically bounded by the equilibration of the Gibbs-free energy is coupled with the $Σ$ equation to model complex phase change regimes. The full modeling framework is validated using the Engine Combustion Network (ECN) Spray A case in non-evaporating and evaporating conditions and shows excellent agreement with experimental measurements. |
| title | An LES model with finite-rate phase change and subgrid spray based on a thermodynamically consistent four-equation multiphase model |
| topic | Fluid Dynamics Computational Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.23846 |