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Area of Science:

  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Physics
  • Electrokinetics

Background:

  • Electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) flow principles are over a century old, with applications in fluid mixing.
  • Analytical solutions for EHD flow are limited, especially for large droplet deformations.
  • Numerical modeling offers insights into complex multiphase EHD flows.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a numerical model for simulating multiphase electro-hydrodynamic flow.
  • To accurately predict large droplet deformations in steady electric fields, extending beyond theoretical limits.
  • To provide a practical and accurate tool for studying two-phase EHD flow.

Main Methods:

  • A conservative level set method was employed for numerical simulations.
  • The model was validated against analytical solutions and existing numerical studies.
  • Simulations were performed for both leaky and perfect dielectric systems.

Main Results:

  • The model successfully simulates large droplet deformations in steady electric fields.
  • Validation showed excellent agreement with analytical solutions and prior numerical work.
  • Simulations of water droplet deformation in decyl alcohol closely matched experimental data for large deformations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed numerical model is a practical and accurate tool for simulating two-phase EHD flow.
  • It extends predictive capabilities beyond theoretical limitations for droplet deformation.
  • The model enhances understanding of EHD phenomena in multiphase systems.