
Lattice Boltzmann Modeling
An Introduction for Geoscientists and Engineers
Sukop, Michael C., Thorne, Daniel T. Jr
Springer-Verlag 2006, Berlin Heidelberg
X, 172 p. 83 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 3-540-27981-4
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Michael Sukop,
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth Sciences
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Lattice Boltzmann models have a remarkable ability to simulate single- and multi-phase fluids and transport processes within them. A rich variety of behaviors, including higher Reynolds numbers flows, phase separation, evaporation, condensation, cavitation, buoyancy, and interactions with surfaces can readily be simulated. This book provides a basic introduction that emphasizes intuition and simplistic conceptualization of processes. It avoids the more difficult mathematics that underlies LB models. The model is viewed from a particle perspective where collisions, streaming, and particle-particle/particle-surface interactions constitute the entire conceptual framework. Beginners and those with more interest in model application than detailed mathematical foundations will find this a powerful "quick start" guide. Example simulations, exercises, and computer codes are included. Working code is provided on the Internet. |
Our research is focused on environmental computational fluid dynamics in geometrically complex domains such as cityscapes, natural and engineered surface water bodies, and cavernous, fractured, and porous media. Solute transport in these complex media and its simulation, including inverse modeling, are key interests. This research is done at a broad range of scales using both traditional and lattice Boltzmann models. Single and multi-phase lattice Boltzmann models figure prominently in research aimed at better methods for solute transport in karst and fractured aquifers, and for water and nonaqueous fluid behavior in fractured and porous media – especially unsaturated media. I maintain ongoing interests in fractals, multifractals, cellular automata, percolation phenomena, geostatistics, and surface chemistry and their applications. |
University Press of Kansas, 2003
About the Editors:
James C. Cato is Professor, Food and Resource Economics, Director, Florida Sea Grant College Program, University of Florida, Gainesville.
Christopher L. Brown is Director, Marine Biology Program and Fellow, Honors College, Florida International University, North Miami.
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
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