In the present paper, we discuss a numerical method based on the level set algorithm to simulate two-phase fluid flow systems. Surface tension force at the fluid interface is implemented through the CSF model of Brackbill et al. [1]. The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations were solved on a staggered grid using an explicit projection method. A fifth-order WENO [2] scheme was used for advancing the level set function. We improved the implementation of WENO scheme by staggering the level set function. The Navier-Stokes part of the code was validated by computing the standard lid-driven cavity flow and the free surface part of the code was validated by advecting the interface in a prescribed velocity field. The Young-Laplace law for a static drop has been verified to validate the implementation of surface tension force. We simulated the coalescence of two drops under zero-gravity condition and evaluated the mass conservation property of the level set method.

Volume Subject Area:
Fluids Engineering
Topics:
Algorithms, Cavity flows, Drops, Fluid dynamics, Fluids, Gravity (Force), Navier-Stokes equations, Numerical analysis, Simulation, Surface tension
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