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Optimization of Passive Mixer for Enhanced Mixing in a Micro-channel by Using Lattice Bloltzmann Method

격자 볼츠만 방법을 이용한 미소 채널에서의 혼합효율 증가를 위한 수동형 믹서의 최적화

  • 한규석 (한양대학교 대학원 기계공학과) ;
  • 변성준 (한양대학교 대학원 기계공학과) ;
  • 윤준용 (한양대학교 기계정보경영공학부)
  • Published : 2005.05.01
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Abstract

In this work, Scalar Passive code in Lattice Boltzmann Method is employed to simulate two-phase flow of low Reynolds number in a micro-channel. The mixing characteristics in a micro-channel is a function of Peclet number. The mixing length increases with the Peclet number. It is found that with the inclusion of static elements at the channel, rapid mixing of two liquids can be achieved, as shown by the results of computer simulations. The enhancement in mixing performance is thought to be caused by the generation of eddies and by lateral velocity component when the mixture flows past static elements. The results indicate that the size of static element has more effect on the mixing than the number of static element.

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