A shifting discontinuous-grid-block lattice Boltzmann method for moving boundary simulations. (13th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arora, Nipun; Gupta, Amit; Shyy, Wei
• Is Part Of: Computers & fluids. Volume 125(2016)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 70
• Publication Date: 2016-02-13
• Subjects: Lattice Boltzmann -- Discontinuous-grid-block -- Multi-relaxation time -- Moving boundary; Fluid dynamics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 532.050285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2015.11.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-7930

Abstract

Highlights: MRT LBM is used to develop a fine mesh block that translates along with the moving object. The method is computationally economical than stationary discontinuous-grid-block. It successfully curtails the spurious fluctuations as registered with single coarse block. It overcomes the stability issues pertaining to grid resolution at high Re encountered by SRT. Abstract: A translating discontinuous-grid-block model for moving boundaries of finite thickness based on multi-relaxation time version of lattice Boltzmann method has been developed. The implementation of this model to simulate moving boundary flows has been demonstrated for the cases of a cylinder in simple shear flow, a single rigid wing executing 'clap and fling' motion, and the propulsion of a plunging flat plate. A number of interpolation schemes of linear, quadratic and cubic natures are assessed around the discontinuous grid interface. It is shown that the implementation of a body-fitted refined mesh that moves along with the object reduces the spurious oscillations registered in the force and velocity measurements compared to a single coarse grid block. Moreover, use of multiple relaxation times helps overcome stability issues at high Reynolds number, normally encountered in the single-relaxation time model. Significantly, in the former model the same base grid could handle flows with good accuracy for 10 ≤ Re ≤ 1000. The proposed technique offers significant advantage in terms of capturing flow around moving solids at lower computational cost and simulation time as compared to the stationary discontinuous-grid-block method.