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Yong Zhao1, Xinyue Liu2, Zhenyu Chen3
1Changsha University of Science and Technology, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Changsha 410114, Hunan, China.
A new multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann (LB) scheme accurately simulates conjugate heat transfer. This LB method offers a versatile and accurate approach for complex thermal applications.
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Area of Science:
- Computational physics
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid dynamics
Background:
- Accurate simulation of conjugate heat transfer is crucial for various engineering applications.
- Existing methods often face challenges with Galilean invariance and incorporating specific heat capacity effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an alternative multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann (LB) scheme for conjugate heat transfer.
- To ensure Galilean invariance by correctly deriving the energy governing equation and defining thermal boundary conditions.
Main Methods:
- Derived the energy governing equation from the first law of thermodynamics.
- Modified the temperature evolution equation to include specific heat capacity.
- Treated the convection term as a source term calculated in moment space, avoiding finite difference methods.
- Validated the model using benchmark problems and simulated heat transfer in random porous media.
Main Results:
- The proposed LB scheme correctly handles conjugate heat transfer, ensuring Galilean invariance.
- Numerical simulations demonstrated satisfactory accuracy and second-order spatial convergence.
- The model successfully simulated complex heat transfer scenarios, including porous media cooling.
Conclusions:
- The developed LB scheme provides a robust and accurate method for simulating conjugate heat transfer.
- The model's versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of complex thermal engineering problems.
- This approach preserves the advantages of LB methods while enhancing thermal simulation capabilities.