Title :
Applying the lattice Boltzmann equation to multiscale fluid problems
Author :
Succi, Sauro ; Filippova, Olga ; Smith, Greg ; Kaxiras, Efthimios
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Council, Italy
Abstract :
The authors discuss the theory and application of the lattice Boltzmann equation to multiscale physics in fluids. They present two examples relevant to real-life applications: airflow around an airfoil at high Reynolds numbers and reactive flow in micropores
Keywords :
Boltzmann equation; flow simulation; fluid dynamics; physics computing; Reynolds numbers; airflow; airfoil; lattice Boltzmann equation; micropores; multiscale fluid; physics computing; reactive flow; simulation; Combustion; Computational modeling; Drugs; Electric shock; Equations; Extraterrestrial phenomena; Kinetic theory; Lattice Boltzmann methods; Physics computing; Solids;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/5992.963425
