Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in heterogeneous materials using discrete Boltzmann methods

Title: Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in heterogeneous materials using discrete Boltzmann methods
Author(s): N. S. Martys, J. G. Hagedorn
Paper category : journal
Serial title: Concrete Science and Engineering
Abreviated Serial title: Concr. Sc. Eng.
ISSN: 1295-2826
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Volume: 4
Issue: 16
Issue date: 2002-12-01
Publication year: 2002
Pages: 650 - 658
Total Pages: 9
Nb references: 21
Language: English

Abstract: The lattice Boltzmann method is a promising
approach for modeling single and multicomponent fluid
flow in complex geometries like porous materials.Here,
we review some of our previous work and discuss some
recent developments concerning fluid f low in multiple
pore size materials.After presenting some simple test cases
to validate the model,results from large scale simulations
of single and multi-component fluid f low through digi-
tized Fontainebleau sandstone,generated by X-Ray
microtomography,are given.Reasonably good agreement
was found when compared to experimentally determined
values of permeability for similar rocks.Finally,modifica-
tion of the lattice Boltzmann equations,to describe flow
in microporous materials,is described.The potential for
modeling flows in other microstructures of interest to
concrete technology will be discussed.

Online publication: 2002-10-30
Classification: Scientific Reports
Publication type : full_text
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