TY - JOUR
T1 - Lattice Boltzmann simulations for multi-scale chemical engineering
AU - Van den Akker, Harry EA
PY - 2018/9/1
Y1 - 2018/9/1
N2 - This review starts with a concise explanation of the basics and advantages of the Lattice Boltzmann model (LBM) for simulating both single-phase and multiphase complex flow systems. The focus is on recent developments in the field of LBMs, particularly with respect to the multi-component pseudo-potential LBM, which is excellently suitable for simulating individual drops and bubbles as well as emulsions (including surfactants) and bubbly flows. Very promising findings have also been reported on applying the LBM to heat and mass transport and to chemical reactions. It is therefore safe to claim that the LBM is the smartest choice for computationally simulating processes in all types of equipment.
AB - This review starts with a concise explanation of the basics and advantages of the Lattice Boltzmann model (LBM) for simulating both single-phase and multiphase complex flow systems. The focus is on recent developments in the field of LBMs, particularly with respect to the multi-component pseudo-potential LBM, which is excellently suitable for simulating individual drops and bubbles as well as emulsions (including surfactants) and bubbly flows. Very promising findings have also been reported on applying the LBM to heat and mass transport and to chemical reactions. It is therefore safe to claim that the LBM is the smartest choice for computationally simulating processes in all types of equipment.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.coche.2018.03.003
DO - 10.1016/j.coche.2018.03.003
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85044569712
SN - 2211-3398
VL - 21
SP - 67
EP - 75
JO - Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering
JF - Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering
ER -