Conventionally, multiple reference frame(MRF) method and sliding mesh(SM) method are used in the simulation of stirredtanks, however, both methods have limitations. In this study, a hybridimmersed-boundary(IB)techni...
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Conventionally, multiple reference frame(MRF) method and sliding mesh(SM) method are used in the simulation of stirredtanks, however, both methods have limitations. In this study, a hybridimmersed-boundary(IB)technique is developed in a finite difference context for the numerical simulation of stirredtanks. IBs based on Lagrangian markers and solid volume fractions are used for moving and stationary boundaries, respectively, to achieve optimal efficiency and accuracy. To cope with the high computational cost in the simulation of stirredtanks, the technique is implemented on computers with hybrid architecture where central processing units(cpus) and graphics processing units(gpus) are used together. The accuracy and efficiency of the present technique are first demonstrated in a relatively simple case, and then the technique is applied to the simulation of turbulent flow in a Rushton stirredtank with largeeddysimulation(LES). Finally the proposed methodology is coupled with discrete element method(DEM) to accomplish particle-resolved simulation of solid suspensions in small stirredtanks. It demonstrates that the proposed methodology is a promising tool in simulating turbulent flow in stirredtanks with complex geometries.
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