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Lattice Boltzmann Method and ItsLattice Boltzmann Method and Its
Applications in Multiphase FlowsApplications in Multiphase Flows
Xiaoyi He
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
April 21, 2004
OutlineOutline
 Lattice Boltzmann method
 Kinetic theory for multiphase flow
 Lattice Boltzmann multiphase models
 Applications
 Conclusions
A Brief History of LatticeA Brief History of Lattice
Boltzmann MethodBoltzmann Method
 Lattice Gas Automaton (Frisch, Hasslacher,
Pomeau,, 1987)
 Lattice Boltzmann model (McNamara and Zanetti
(1988)
 Lattice Boltzmann BGK model (Chen et al 1992
and Qian et al 1992)
 Relation to kinetic theory (He and Luo, 1997)
Lattice Boltzmann BGK ModelLattice Boltzmann BGK Model
τ
δδ
eq
aa
aaa
ff
txftttexf
−
−=−++ ),(),(
• fa: density distribution function;
• τ: relaxation parameter
• f
eq
: equilibrium distribution
∑∑ ==






−
⋅
+
⋅
+=
a
aa
a
a
aa
a
eq
a
efuf
RT
u
RT
ue
RT
ue
f
ρρ
ρω
,
2)(2
)(
1
2
2
2
Kinetic Theory of Multiphase FlowKinetic Theory of Multiphase Flow
 BBGKY hierarchy
functionondistributiparticle-two
potentialularintermolec
functionondistributiparticle-single
:)r,,r,(
:)(
:
)()()(
2211
)2(
12
2212
1
)2(
1 111
ξξ
ξ
ξ
ξ ξξ
f
rV
f
drdrV
f
fFf
t
f
r ∇⋅
∂
∂
=∇⋅+∇⋅+
∂
∂
∫∫
Intermolecular InteractionIntermolecular Interaction
}:{
}:{
122
121
fortheoryfieldMean
fortheoryEnskog
drrD
drrD
>−
<−
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
0 1 2 3
r/d
V
Lennard-Jones potential
Interaction models
Model for Intermolecular RepulsionModel for Intermolecular Repulsion












⋅∇−+∇+





∇−+∇⋅−
−Ω
=∇⋅
∂
∂
= ∫∫
uCuCCTCTu
fb
drdrV
f
I
eq
D
)
2
5
(:2
5
2
ln)
2
5
(
5
3
)ln()(
)(
222
0
2212
1
)2(
1
1
1
χρξ
ρχχ
ξ
ξ
ξ
For D1 (repulsion core)
Model for Intermolecular AttractionModel for Intermolecular Attraction
For D2 (attraction tail), by assuming
fVdrdrV
f
I m
D
1
2
1 2212
1
)2(
2 )( ξξ ξ
ξ
∇⋅∇=∇⋅
∂
∂
= ∫∫
)r,()r,()r,,r,( 22112211
)2(
ξξξξ fff =
We have
Model for Intermolecular AttractionModel for Intermolecular Attraction
Vm is the mean-field potential of intermolecular attraction
∫
∫
>
>
−=
−=
dr
dr
drrVr
drrVa
)(
6
1
)(
2
1
2
κ
ρκρ 2
2 ∇−−= aVm
where
Control phase transition
Control surface tension
For small density variation:
∫>
=
dr
m drrVrV )()(ρ
Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow
Boltzmann equation for non-ideal gas / dense fluid
functionondistributiparticle-single:
)()( 1
f
fVIfFf
t
f
m ξξξ ∇⋅∇+=∇⋅+∇⋅+
∂
∂
Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow
Mass transport equation
0)( =⋅∇+
∂
∂
u
t
ρ
ρ
2
0
22
0
)1(),(
2
),(
)()(
ρρχρρ
ρ
κ
ρκρρ
ρρκρρ
ρ
abRTTp
Tpp
pFuu
t
u
−+=
−∇−=
∇∇⋅∇+Π⋅∇+∇−=⋅∇+
∂
∂
Momentum transport equation
Chapman-Enskog expansion leads to the following macroscopic
transport equations:
Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow
Comments on momentum transport equation
1. Correct equation of state
2. Thermodynamically consistent surface tension
drT∫ 



+=Ψ
2
2
),( ρ
κ
ρψ
3. Thermodynamically consistent free energy
(Cahn and Hillary, 1958)
interfaceinenergyfreeexcess:)(2 )W(dW ρρρκσ ∫=
Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow
Energy transport equation
ρρκρ
κ
ρκρρ
ρρρρκ
λ
∇∇+−∇−=
∇⋅∇−∇∇∇+
Π∇+∇⋅∇+∇−=⋅∇+
∂
∂
ITpP
u
uTuPue
t
e
]
2
),([
)](
2
1
)([:
:)(:)(
22
0
Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow
Comments on energy transport equation
1.Total energy needs include both kinetic and potential
energies, otherwise the pressure work becomes:
2. Last term is due to surface tension and it is
consistent with existing literature (Irving and
Kirkwood, 1950)
upubRT ⋅∇≠⋅∇+ )1( ρχρ
LBM Multiphase Model Based onLBM Multiphase Model Based on
Kinetic TheoryKinetic Theory
 Temperature variations in lattice Boltzmann models;
 Discretization of velocity space;
 Discretization of physical space;
 Discretization of temporal space.
Temperature in Lattice BoltzmannTemperature in Lattice Boltzmann
MethodMethod
 Non-isothermal model model is still a challenge
– Small temperature variations can be modeled
– Need for high-order velocity discretization
 Isothermal model is well developed








−
⋅
+
⋅
+−+=
+=
0
2
2
0
2
00
2
0
2)(2
)(
)
2
3
2
(1
)1(
RT
u
RT
u
RT
u
RT
f
TT
a
eq ξξ
θ
ξ
ω
θ
Isothermal Boltzmann Equation forIsothermal Boltzmann Equation for
Multiphase FlowMultiphase Flow
)
2
)(
exp(
)2(
)(
)()(
2
RT
u
RT
f
fV
RT
uff
fFf
t
f
D
eq
eq
m
eq
−
−=
∇⋅
−
+
−
−=∇⋅+∇⋅+
∂
∂
ξ
π
ρ
ξ
τ
ξ ξ
Discretization in Velocity SpaceDiscretization in Velocity Space
Constraint for velocity stencil
Further expansion of f eq
32,1,0,nfor, ==∫ exactdf eqn
ξξ






−
⋅
+
⋅
+−=
RT
u
RT
u
RT
u
RT
f eq
2)(2
)(
1)
2
exp(
2
2
22
ξξξ
ρ
5...,1,0,nfor,)
2
exp(
2
==−∫ exactd
RT
n
ξ
ξ
ξ
Discretization in Velocity SpaceDiscretization in Velocity Space






−
⋅
+
⋅
+=
RT
u
RT
ue
RT
ue
f aa
a
eq
a
2)(2
)(
1
2
2
2
ρω
9-speed model 7-speed model
ωa: weight coefficients
Discretization in Physical andDiscretization in Physical and
Temporal SpacesTemporal Spaces
Integrate Boltzmann equation
eq
am
a
eq
aa
aaa fV
RT
tue
t
ff
txftttexf ∇⋅
−
+
−
−=−++
δ
δτ
δδ
)(
/
),(),(
• Discretizations in velocity, physical and temporal spaces are
independent in principle;
• Synchronization simplifies computation but requires
• Regular lattice
• Time-step constraint: RTtx 3/ =δδ
Further Simplification for NearlyFurther Simplification for Nearly
Incompressible FlowIncompressible Flow
Introduce an index function φ:
)()(
)(
),(),( u
RT
ueff
txftttexf a
eq
aa
aaa Γ∇⋅
−
+
−
−=−++ φψ
τ
δδ
)]())0()(())(([
)(),(),(
ρψ
τ
δδ
∇Γ−Γ−+Γ
⋅−+
−
−=−++
uGFu
ue
gg
txgtttexg
s
a
eq
aa
aaa
∑
∑
∑
++=
−∇⋅−=
=
)(
2
)(
2
1
GF
RT
geRTu
RTpugp
f
saa
a
a
ρ
ρ
φ
ApplicationsApplications
Phase Separation
Rayleigh-Taylor instability
Kelvin-Helmholtz instability
Phase SeparationPhase Separation
Van der Waals fluid
T/Tc = 0.9
Rayleigh-Taylor Instability (2D)Rayleigh-Taylor Instability (2D)
Re = 1024
single mode
RT instability (2D)
Single mode
Density ratio: 3:1
Re = 2048
270.0/ =AgWuT
RT instability (2D)
Multiple mode
Density ratio: 3:1
hB /Agt
2
= 0.04
RT instability (3D)
single mode
Density ratio: 3:1
Re = 1024
61.05.0/ =AgWuT
RT instability (3D)
single mode
Density ratio: 3:1
Re = 1024
Cuts through spike
RT instability (3D)
single mode
Density ratio: 3:1
Re = 1024
Cuts through bubble
KH instability
Effect of surface tension
Re = 250
d1/d2 = 1
Ca = 0.29
Ca = 2.9
Other ApplicationsOther Applications
 Multiphase flow in porous media (Rothman 1990,
Gunstensen and Rothman 1993);
 Amphiphilic fluids (Chen et al, 2000)
 Bubbly flows (Sankaranarayanan et al, 2001);
 Hele-Shaw flow (Langaas and Yeomans, 2000).
 Boiling flows (Kato et al, 1997);
 Drop break-up (Halliday et al 1996);
Challenges in Lattice BoltzmannChallenges in Lattice Boltzmann
MethodMethod
Need for better thermal models;
Need for better model for multiphase flow
with high density ratio;
Need for better mode for highly
compressible flows;
Engineering applications …
ConclusionsConclusions
Lattice Boltzmann method is a useful tool
for studying multiphase flows;
Lattice Boltzmann model can be derived
form kinetic theory;
It is easy to incorporate microscopic physics
in lattice Boltzmann models;
Lattice Boltzmann method is easy to
program for parallel computing.
Thank You!Thank You!
AcknowledgementAcknowledgement
Raoyang Zhang, ShiyiChen, Gary Doolen
Xiaowen Shan

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Lattice Boltzmann methhod slides

  • 1. Lattice Boltzmann Method and ItsLattice Boltzmann Method and Its Applications in Multiphase FlowsApplications in Multiphase Flows Xiaoyi He Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. April 21, 2004
  • 2. OutlineOutline  Lattice Boltzmann method  Kinetic theory for multiphase flow  Lattice Boltzmann multiphase models  Applications  Conclusions
  • 3. A Brief History of LatticeA Brief History of Lattice Boltzmann MethodBoltzmann Method  Lattice Gas Automaton (Frisch, Hasslacher, Pomeau,, 1987)  Lattice Boltzmann model (McNamara and Zanetti (1988)  Lattice Boltzmann BGK model (Chen et al 1992 and Qian et al 1992)  Relation to kinetic theory (He and Luo, 1997)
  • 4. Lattice Boltzmann BGK ModelLattice Boltzmann BGK Model τ δδ eq aa aaa ff txftttexf − −=−++ ),(),( • fa: density distribution function; • τ: relaxation parameter • f eq : equilibrium distribution ∑∑ ==       − ⋅ + ⋅ += a aa a a aa a eq a efuf RT u RT ue RT ue f ρρ ρω , 2)(2 )( 1 2 2 2
  • 5. Kinetic Theory of Multiphase FlowKinetic Theory of Multiphase Flow  BBGKY hierarchy functionondistributiparticle-two potentialularintermolec functionondistributiparticle-single :)r,,r,( :)( : )()()( 2211 )2( 12 2212 1 )2( 1 111 ξξ ξ ξ ξ ξξ f rV f drdrV f fFf t f r ∇⋅ ∂ ∂ =∇⋅+∇⋅+ ∂ ∂ ∫∫
  • 7. Model for Intermolecular RepulsionModel for Intermolecular Repulsion             ⋅∇−+∇+      ∇−+∇⋅− −Ω =∇⋅ ∂ ∂ = ∫∫ uCuCCTCTu fb drdrV f I eq D ) 2 5 (:2 5 2 ln) 2 5 ( 5 3 )ln()( )( 222 0 2212 1 )2( 1 1 1 χρξ ρχχ ξ ξ ξ For D1 (repulsion core)
  • 8. Model for Intermolecular AttractionModel for Intermolecular Attraction For D2 (attraction tail), by assuming fVdrdrV f I m D 1 2 1 2212 1 )2( 2 )( ξξ ξ ξ ∇⋅∇=∇⋅ ∂ ∂ = ∫∫ )r,()r,()r,,r,( 22112211 )2( ξξξξ fff = We have
  • 9. Model for Intermolecular AttractionModel for Intermolecular Attraction Vm is the mean-field potential of intermolecular attraction ∫ ∫ > > −= −= dr dr drrVr drrVa )( 6 1 )( 2 1 2 κ ρκρ 2 2 ∇−−= aVm where Control phase transition Control surface tension For small density variation: ∫> = dr m drrVrV )()(ρ
  • 10. Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow Boltzmann equation for non-ideal gas / dense fluid functionondistributiparticle-single: )()( 1 f fVIfFf t f m ξξξ ∇⋅∇+=∇⋅+∇⋅+ ∂ ∂
  • 11. Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow Mass transport equation 0)( =⋅∇+ ∂ ∂ u t ρ ρ 2 0 22 0 )1(),( 2 ),( )()( ρρχρρ ρ κ ρκρρ ρρκρρ ρ abRTTp Tpp pFuu t u −+= −∇−= ∇∇⋅∇+Π⋅∇+∇−=⋅∇+ ∂ ∂ Momentum transport equation Chapman-Enskog expansion leads to the following macroscopic transport equations:
  • 12. Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow Comments on momentum transport equation 1. Correct equation of state 2. Thermodynamically consistent surface tension drT∫     +=Ψ 2 2 ),( ρ κ ρψ 3. Thermodynamically consistent free energy (Cahn and Hillary, 1958) interfaceinenergyfreeexcess:)(2 )W(dW ρρρκσ ∫=
  • 13. Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow Energy transport equation ρρκρ κ ρκρρ ρρρρκ λ ∇∇+−∇−= ∇⋅∇−∇∇∇+ Π∇+∇⋅∇+∇−=⋅∇+ ∂ ∂ ITpP u uTuPue t e ] 2 ),([ )]( 2 1 )([: :)(:)( 22 0
  • 14. Kinetic Model for Multiphase FlowKinetic Model for Multiphase Flow Comments on energy transport equation 1.Total energy needs include both kinetic and potential energies, otherwise the pressure work becomes: 2. Last term is due to surface tension and it is consistent with existing literature (Irving and Kirkwood, 1950) upubRT ⋅∇≠⋅∇+ )1( ρχρ
  • 15. LBM Multiphase Model Based onLBM Multiphase Model Based on Kinetic TheoryKinetic Theory  Temperature variations in lattice Boltzmann models;  Discretization of velocity space;  Discretization of physical space;  Discretization of temporal space.
  • 16. Temperature in Lattice BoltzmannTemperature in Lattice Boltzmann MethodMethod  Non-isothermal model model is still a challenge – Small temperature variations can be modeled – Need for high-order velocity discretization  Isothermal model is well developed         − ⋅ + ⋅ +−+= += 0 2 2 0 2 00 2 0 2)(2 )( ) 2 3 2 (1 )1( RT u RT u RT u RT f TT a eq ξξ θ ξ ω θ
  • 17. Isothermal Boltzmann Equation forIsothermal Boltzmann Equation for Multiphase FlowMultiphase Flow ) 2 )( exp( )2( )( )()( 2 RT u RT f fV RT uff fFf t f D eq eq m eq − −= ∇⋅ − + − −=∇⋅+∇⋅+ ∂ ∂ ξ π ρ ξ τ ξ ξ
  • 18. Discretization in Velocity SpaceDiscretization in Velocity Space Constraint for velocity stencil Further expansion of f eq 32,1,0,nfor, ==∫ exactdf eqn ξξ       − ⋅ + ⋅ +−= RT u RT u RT u RT f eq 2)(2 )( 1) 2 exp( 2 2 22 ξξξ ρ 5...,1,0,nfor,) 2 exp( 2 ==−∫ exactd RT n ξ ξ ξ
  • 19. Discretization in Velocity SpaceDiscretization in Velocity Space       − ⋅ + ⋅ += RT u RT ue RT ue f aa a eq a 2)(2 )( 1 2 2 2 ρω 9-speed model 7-speed model ωa: weight coefficients
  • 20. Discretization in Physical andDiscretization in Physical and Temporal SpacesTemporal Spaces Integrate Boltzmann equation eq am a eq aa aaa fV RT tue t ff txftttexf ∇⋅ − + − −=−++ δ δτ δδ )( / ),(),( • Discretizations in velocity, physical and temporal spaces are independent in principle; • Synchronization simplifies computation but requires • Regular lattice • Time-step constraint: RTtx 3/ =δδ
  • 21. Further Simplification for NearlyFurther Simplification for Nearly Incompressible FlowIncompressible Flow Introduce an index function φ: )()( )( ),(),( u RT ueff txftttexf a eq aa aaa Γ∇⋅ − + − −=−++ φψ τ δδ )]())0()(())(([ )(),(),( ρψ τ δδ ∇Γ−Γ−+Γ ⋅−+ − −=−++ uGFu ue gg txgtttexg s a eq aa aaa ∑ ∑ ∑ ++= −∇⋅−= = )( 2 )( 2 1 GF RT geRTu RTpugp f saa a a ρ ρ φ
  • 23. Phase SeparationPhase Separation Van der Waals fluid T/Tc = 0.9
  • 24. Rayleigh-Taylor Instability (2D)Rayleigh-Taylor Instability (2D) Re = 1024 single mode
  • 25. RT instability (2D) Single mode Density ratio: 3:1 Re = 2048 270.0/ =AgWuT
  • 26. RT instability (2D) Multiple mode Density ratio: 3:1 hB /Agt 2 = 0.04
  • 27. RT instability (3D) single mode Density ratio: 3:1 Re = 1024 61.05.0/ =AgWuT
  • 28. RT instability (3D) single mode Density ratio: 3:1 Re = 1024 Cuts through spike
  • 29. RT instability (3D) single mode Density ratio: 3:1 Re = 1024 Cuts through bubble
  • 30. KH instability Effect of surface tension Re = 250 d1/d2 = 1 Ca = 0.29 Ca = 2.9
  • 31. Other ApplicationsOther Applications  Multiphase flow in porous media (Rothman 1990, Gunstensen and Rothman 1993);  Amphiphilic fluids (Chen et al, 2000)  Bubbly flows (Sankaranarayanan et al, 2001);  Hele-Shaw flow (Langaas and Yeomans, 2000).  Boiling flows (Kato et al, 1997);  Drop break-up (Halliday et al 1996);
  • 32. Challenges in Lattice BoltzmannChallenges in Lattice Boltzmann MethodMethod Need for better thermal models; Need for better model for multiphase flow with high density ratio; Need for better mode for highly compressible flows; Engineering applications …
  • 33. ConclusionsConclusions Lattice Boltzmann method is a useful tool for studying multiphase flows; Lattice Boltzmann model can be derived form kinetic theory; It is easy to incorporate microscopic physics in lattice Boltzmann models; Lattice Boltzmann method is easy to program for parallel computing.