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Publication Date
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2026-07-06 |
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Title
| A Mathematical Model for Two‐Phase Flow in Confined Environments: Numerical Solution and Validation [* Cross-Reference *] |
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Other Identifier
| https://doi.org/10.1002/fld.70030
OpenAlex ID: https://openalex.org/W4417020581 |
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Author
| Giuseppe Sciumè (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Institut Universitaire de France, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux)Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Institut Universitaire de France, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Institut Polytechnique de BordeauxORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5231-7374
Haohong Pi (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux)Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Institut Polytechnique de BordeauxORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0233-8438
Abdelaziz Omari (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux)
Thomas Lavigne (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, University of Luxembourg, Arts et Métiers, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, HESAM Université, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux)Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, University of Luxembourg, Arts et Métiers, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, HESAM Université, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Institut Polytechnique de BordeauxORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2690-3542 |
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Description
| This study presents a numerical framework for modeling two-phase flow in confined environments, focusing on the interplay between capillary and viscous forces. The model integrates the Cahn-Hilliard and Navier-Stokes (CH-NS) equations, utilizing a diffuse-interface approach to capture interfacial dynamics without the limitations of sharp-interface models. Implemented in the finite element platform FEniCS, the framework incorporates Dirichlet boundary conditions to model a fully non-wetting phase. The validation of the proposed model is achieved through two applications: The retraction of an oil droplet from a capillary tube and the drainage of water-wet microfluidic chips. Numerical results align with experimental data, demonstrating the framework's ability to replicate interfacial behaviors, including capillary-driven dynamics and fingering phenomena. This work provides a versatile computational tool for studying immiscible fluid flow, offering potential for advancements in fundamental research on microfluidics, enhanced oil recovery, and remediation of contaminated soil. (2025-12-04)
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Subject
| Engineering; Physics |
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Keyword
| Capillary action
Computational fluid dynamics
Flow (mathematics)
Boundary value problem
Finite element method
Microfluidics
Work (physics)
Fluid dynamics
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Topic Classification
| Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Lattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies
Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation |
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Deposit Date
| 2025-12-04 |
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Data Type
| Article |
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Data Source
| International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids |