A mass-preserving level set method for simulating 2D/3D fluid flows with deformed interface
Journal
Ocean Engineering
Journal Volume
283
Date Issued
2023-09-01
Author(s)
Abstract
This research paper focuses on the development of a novel interface-capturing solver for predicting two-phase flow in 2D/3D Cartesian meshes within the framework of Eulerian approaches. The primary objective is to ensure mass conservation and accurate capture of interface topology. To achieve this, a mass-preserving level set advection equation formulated as a scalar sign-distance function is proposed. The key innovation of the Eulerian solver lies in the incorporation of a scalar speed function for robust reconstruction of the classical level set equation. The effectiveness and reliability of the proposed flow solver in solving incompressible two-phase viscous flow equations are demonstrated through several benchmark problems.
Subjects
Interfaces | Level-set method | Mass conservation | Two-phase flows
Type
journal article