Author:
Li Zheng,Yang Mo,Zhang Yuwen
Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to test an efficiency algorithm based on lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) and using it to analyze two-dimensional natural convection with low Prandtl number.
Design/methodology/approach
– Steady state or oscillatory results are obtained using double multiple-relaxation-time thermal LBM. The velocity and temperature fields are solved using D2Q9 and D2Q5 models, respectively.
Findings
– With different Rayleigh number, the tested natural convection can either achieve to steady state or oscillatory. With fixed Rayleigh number, lower Prandtl number leads to a weaker convection effect, longer oscillation period and higher oscillation amplitude for the cases reaching oscillatory solutions. At fixed Prandtl number, higher Rayleigh number leads to a more notable convection effect and longer oscillation period.
Originality/value
– Double multiple-relaxation-time thermal LBM is applied to simulate the low Prandtl number (0.001-0.01) fluid natural convection. Rayleigh number and Prandtl number effects are also investigated when the natural convection results oscillate.
Subject
Applied Mathematics,Computer Science Applications,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials
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