Thu, 16 Feb 2006

14:00 - 15:00
Comlab

The finite element method for Cahn-Hilliard-Navier-Stokes equations

Dr David Kay
(University of Sussex)
Abstract

The Cahn-Hilliard equations provides a model of phase transitions when two or more immiscible fluids interact. When coupled with the Navier-Stokes equations we obtain a model fro the dynamics of multiphase flow. This model takes into account the viscosity and densities of the various fluids present.

A finite element discretisation of the variable density Cahn-Hilliard-Navier-Stokes equations is presented. An analysis of the discretisation and a reliable efficient numerical solution method are presented.

Wed, 15 Feb 2006
12:00
SR1

TBA

Jeffrey Giansiracusa
(Oxford)