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Numerical simulation of two-fluid electroosmotic flow in microchannels

  • Yandong Gao
  • , T. N. Wong
  • , J. C. Chai
  • , C. Yang
  • , K. T. Ooi

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Abstract

This paper presents a numerical scheme for stratified two-liquid electroosmotic flows. The simulation results highlight that using the electroosmotic effects can control the interface location of a pressure-driven two-liquid flow. A finite volume method is used to solve the coupled electric potential equation and Navier-Stokes equation together. The validity of the numerical scheme is evaluated by comparing its predictions with the results of the analytical solutions in the fully developed regions. The liquid-liquid interface developments due to the favorably and adversely applied electric field are examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5103-5111
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Volume48
Issue number25-26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrical double layer
  • Electroosmotic effects
  • Numerical model
  • Two-fluid interface
  • Two-fluid stratified flow

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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