Eulerian Two Phase Flow in a Moving Wall Cylinder CFD Simulation

Dive into the complex world of multiphase flows with this advanced ANSYS Fluent tutorial on Eulerian two-phase flow in a cylinder with a moving wall. This comprehensive module offers an in-depth exploration of fluid-fluid interactions in a dynamic system, providing valuable insights into industrial processes involving immiscible fluids.

Key aspects covered: • Applying the Eulerian multiphase model to simulate the interaction between two continuous fluid phases • Utilizing a pre-configured cylindrical geometry with a moving wall in ANSYS Fluent • Implementing appropriate boundary conditions for fluid inlets, outlets, and the moving wall • Configuring Eulerian model parameters to accurately capture phase coupling and momentum transfer • Analyzing the distribution and behavior of both fluid phases within the cylinder • Investigating the effects of wall motion, fluid properties, and flow conditions on phase interactions and mixing patterns • Interpreting simulation results to understand phase distribution, interfacial momentum exchange, and flow field characteristics

This simulation provides hands-on experience in using the Eulerian approach for multiphase modeling, where both phases are treated as interpenetrating continua. You’ll gain insights into simulating industrial processes such as liquid-liquid extraction, oil-water separators, or multiphase reactors where the interaction between immiscible fluids is crucial.

By completing this module, you’ll become proficient in using ANSYS Fluent’s Eulerian multiphase model to simulate and analyze complex two-phase flows in systems with moving boundaries. This knowledge is essential for engineers and researchers in chemical processing, oil and gas, and energy sectors, working on optimizing multiphase reactors, improving separation processes, and enhancing mixing techniques.

Note: This tutorial focuses on steady-state simulation, providing a snapshot of the two-phase system at equilibrium conditions under the influence of the moving wall. While transient effects are not explicitly modeled, the steady-state approach offers valuable insights into the overall flow patterns and phase distributions in this dynamic system.