Fractal structures in freezing brine

• Published in: Journal of fluid mechanics Vol. 826; pp. 975 - 995
• Main Authors: Alyaev, Sergey, Keilegavlen, Eirik, Nordbotten, Jan Martin, Pop, Iuliu Sorin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 10.09.2017
• Subjects: Brines; Computer simulation; Dye dispersion; Dynamics; Experiments; Finite volume method; Fluid mechanics; Fractal analysis; Freezing; Heat; Ice; Ice formation; Laboratories; Mathematical models; Nucleation; Numerical analysis; Phase transitions; Profiles; Saline water; Salinity; Self-similarity; Structures; Studies; Temperature; Temperature control; Temperature effects; geophysical and geological flows; mathematical foundations; sea ice

The process of initial ice formation in brine is a highly complex problem. In this paper, we propose a mathematical model that captures the dynamics of nucleation and development of ice inclusions in brine. The primary emphasis is on the interaction between ice growth and salt diffusion, subject to...