The arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) modeling of a vapor bubble growth in a microtube
Year: 2015
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: A numerical model based on the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian method (ALE) is introduced to investigate the hydrodynamics and the heat transfer of an elongated vaporized bubble in a microchannelin detail. The Navier-Stokes equations along the energy equation are solved in ALE description as a single fluid. The finite element method is used to discretize the equations. In simulations, the nucleated bubble comes in contact with superheated water and starts growing.
Source: AIP conference proceedings
DOI: 10.1063/1.4912346
Authors: R. Jafari, T. Okutucu
Institution: Middle East Technical University
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2000275123