Dynamics of particles in a vortex separator (VS) modeled by dissipative hydrodynamics (DHD) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations

Abstract

This research suggests a fundamental methodology for dynamic simulations of many particles in macroscopically complex flow fields by seamlessly linking DHD and CFD and, more importantly, provides in-depth understanding of the dynamic behavior of particles at the microscopic level. A series of DHD/CFD simulation results can be statistically analyzed to suggest optimal geometric designs and operational conditions.avior of particles at the microscopic level. A series of DHD/CFD simulation results can be statistically analyzed to suggest optimal geometric designs and operational conditions.