simulate microspheres in a vessel

Lilly · July 23, 2013, 08:33

Dear all,

I would like to simulate the behaviour of microspheres (diameter about 10*10-6m) inside vessels (diameter:1-4 mm) with Fluent and have no idea at the moment how to do this!
Do I have to use a Multiphase-flow (which would make everything much more difficult) or can I use kind of particle-tracking? And how can I set this up? Is there a good tutorial somebody knows?
It would be really nice if somebody could help me!
Thanks a million!
Lilly

Lilly · July 23, 2013, 08:51

I just found the "Discrete Phase Model". Would this be an option for the microspheres simulation and how do I have to proceed? I am thankful for any hint!

flotus1 · July 23, 2013, 14:00

Modeling the microspheres with the discrete phase model is the right choice. If you come across a good tutorial on this topic please let me know.

July 23, 2013, 08:33	simulate microspheres in a vessel	#1
Lilly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 140 Rep Power: 15	Dear all, I would like to simulate the behaviour of microspheres (diameter about 10*10-6m) inside vessels (diameter:1-4 mm) with Fluent and have no idea at the moment how to do this! Do I have to use a Multiphase-flow (which would make everything much more difficult) or can I use kind of particle-tracking? And how can I set this up? Is there a good tutorial somebody knows? It would be really nice if somebody could help me! Thanks a million! Lilly

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July 23, 2013, 08:51		#2
Lilly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 140 Rep Power: 15	I just found the "Discrete Phase Model". Would this be an option for the microspheres simulation and how do I have to proceed? I am thankful for any hint!

July 23, 2013, 14:00		#3
flotus1 Super Moderator Alex Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 3,427 Rep Power: 49	Modeling the microspheres with the discrete phase model is the right choice. If you come across a good tutorial on this topic please let me know.