Abstract
We have performed two and three-dimensional phase field simulations using the lattice-Boltzmann method of liquid drops rising through a continuous phase liquid under the influence of buoyancy. In their upward motion the drops encounter a knife that is placed with the purpose of slicing the drops in two. A range of scenarios has been observed when the drop hits the knife and it has been investigated how the type of scenario depends on the dimensionless parameters governing the motion and slicing of the drop: the Eötvös number, the Morton number and the ratio of the droplet size and the width of the knife. We studied
symmetric and asymmetric encounters between drop and knife and kept track of the size distribution of the resulting fragments.
symmetric and asymmetric encounters between drop and knife and kept track of the size distribution of the resulting fragments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S327-S340 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Canadian journal of chemical engineering |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | S1 |
Early online date | 28 Apr 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2022 |
Bibliographical note
This research was sponsored by Shanghai Sailing Program (No. 20YF1416000) and SUES Distinguished Overseas Professor Program.Data Availability Statement
The peer review history for this article is available at https://publons.com/publon/10.1002/cjce.24113.Keywords
- droplet slicing
- free energy model
- lattice
- lattice-Boltzmann method
- rising droplet