BFRL ICON Classical Kinetic Theory Approach to Lattice Boltzmann Simulation.


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Martys, N. S.

International Journal of Modern Physics C, Vol. 12, No. 8, 1169-1178, October 2001.

Keywords:

simulation; complex fluids; computational fluid dynamics; kinetics; lattice Boltzmann; Navier-Stokes equations; phase transitions; porous media

Abstract:

An approach to lattice Boltzmann simulation is described, which makes a direct connection between classical kinetic theory and contemporary lattice Boltzmann modeling methods. This approach can lead to greater accuracy, improved numerical stability and significant reductions in computational needs, while giving a new philosophical point of view to lattice Bolzmann calculations for a large range of applications.



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