Contact Dynamic Modelling of a Liquid Droplet between Two Approaching Porous Materials

Authors

Homayun K. Navaz, Kettering UniversityFollow
Ali Zand, Kettering UniversityFollow
Theresa Atkinson, Kettering UniversityFollow
Albert Nowakowski
Amir Gat
Sari Paikoff

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-28-2014

Publication Title

AIChE Journal

Abstract

A computational fluid dynamics model based on a finite difference solution to mass and momentum conservation equations (Navier–Stokes equations) for a liquid droplet transport between two porous or nonporous contacting surfaces (CSs) is developed. The CS dynamic (equation of motion) and the spread of the incompressible liquid available on the primary surface for transfer are coupled with the Navier–Stokes equations. The topologies of the spread dynamic between and inside both surfaces (primary and CSs) are compared with experimental data. The amount of mass being transferred into the CS, predicted by the model, is also compared to the experimental measurements. The impact of the initial velocity on the spread topology and mass transfer into the pores is addressed.

Volume

60

Issue

6

First Page

2346

Last Page

2353

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.14387

ISSN

0001-1541

Comments

ESSN: 1547-5905

Rights

© American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Recommended Citation

Navaz, Homayun K.; Zand, Ali; Atkinson, Theresa; Nowakowski, Albert; Gat, Amir; and Paikoff, Sari, "Contact Dynamic Modelling of a Liquid Droplet between Two Approaching Porous Materials" (2014). Mechanical Engineering Publications. 180.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/mech_eng_facultypubs/180