Abstract
This study proposes a model based on the combination of Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, Coarse Grained Molecular Dynamics and the Discrete Element Method for the simulation of dispersed solid-liquid flows. The model can deal with a large variety of particle types (non-spherical, elastic, breakable, melting, solidifying, swelling), flow conditions (confined, free-surface, microscopic), and scales (from microns to meters). Various examples, ranging from biological fluids to lava flows, are simulated and discussed. In all cases, the model captures the most important features of the flow.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e0124678 |
Journal | PLoS ONE |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 May 2015 |
Keywords
- Liquids
- Fluid flow
- Melting
- Deformation
- Hydrodynamics
- Molecular dynamics
- Simulation and modeling