Advances of Phase-Field Model in the Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Flows: A Review

The phase-field model (PFM) is gaining increasing attention in the application of multiphase flows due to its advantages, in which the phase interface is treated as a narrow layer and phase parameters change smoothly and continually at this thin layer. Thus, the construction or tracking of the phase...

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Published inAtmosphere Vol. 14; no. 8; p. 1311
Main Authors Li, Jingfa, Zheng, Dukui, Zhang, Wei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2023
Subjects
Algorithms
Computation
Computer simulation
Conservation
Engineering
Interfaces
Investigations
Mathematical models
Methods
Modelling
Morphology
Multiphase flow
Numerical models
Numerical schemes
numerical simulation
Numerical simulations
Phase interfaces
phase-field model
Physical properties
pressure–velocity coupling
Simulation
Surface tension
Tracking
variable density
China
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Summary:The phase-field model (PFM) is gaining increasing attention in the application of multiphase flows due to its advantages, in which the phase interface is treated as a narrow layer and phase parameters change smoothly and continually at this thin layer. Thus, the construction or tracking of the phase interface can be avoided, and the bulk phase and phase interface can be simulated integrally. PFM provides a useful alternative that does not suffer from problems with either the mass conservation or the accurate computation of surface tension. In this paper, the state of the art of PFM in the numerical modeling and simulation of multiphase flows is comprehensively reviewed. Starting with a brief description of historical developments in the PFM, we continue to take a tour into the basic concepts, fundamental theory, and mathematical models. Then, the commonly used numerical schemes and algorithms for solving the governing systems of PFM in the application of multiphase flows are presented. The various applications and representative results, especially in non-match density scenarios of multiphase flows, are reviewed. The primary challenges and research focus of PFM are analyzed and summarized as well. This review is expected to provide a valuable reference for PFM in the application of multiphase flows.
ISSN:2073-4433
2073-4433
DOI:10.3390/atmos14081311