Effect of surface tension on stratified flow in microchannel

Y. F. Yap, J. C. Chai, K. C. Toh, T. N. Wong

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Abstract

In this article, the effect of surface tension on a stratified flow of two immiscible fluids between two parallel plates is examined. The level-set method is used to model the interface evolution between the fluids. To ensure mass conservation of both fluids, a localized mass correction scheme is employed. For demonstration purposes, the Finite-Volume method is used to solve the governing equations. Two different situations namely, the flows of two fluids of identical properties and two fluids of different properties are examined. These results are compared with that of the VOF method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, 2005
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages679-684
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0791841855, 9780791841853
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, ICMM2005 - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: Jun 13 2005Jun 15 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, 2005
VolumePART A

Other

Other3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, ICMM2005
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period6/13/056/15/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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