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Development and Implementation of VOF-PROST for 3D Viscoelastic Liquid–Liquid Simulations

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Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 140 (1-3): 120--131 (Dec 30, 2006)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jnnfm.2006.02.013

Abstract

We implement a volume-of-fluid algorithm with a parabolic re-construction of the interface for the calculation of the surface tension force (VOF-PROST). This achieves higher accuracy for drop deformation simulations in comparison with existing VOF methods based on a piecewise linear interface re-construction. The algorithm is formulated for the Giesekus constitutive law. The evolution of a drop suspended in a second liquid and undergoing simple shear is simulated. Numerical results are first checked against two cases in the literature: the small deformation theory for second-order liquids, and an Oldroyd-B extensional flow simulation. We then address the experimental data of Guido et al. (2003) for a Newtonian drop in a viscoelastic matrix liquid. The data deviate from existing theories as the capillary number increases, and reasons for this are explored here with the Oldroyd-B and Giesekus models.

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