Affiliation:
1. Department of Fluids and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester , Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
Abstract
This paper analyses the flow and heat transfer regimes arising in Rayleigh–Bénard convection with a melting boundary by means of numerical simulations based on the lattice Boltzmann method. By systematically varying the Rayleigh and Prandtl numbers, we unveil an intriguing spectrum of patterns and transitions. Our results provide critical insight into the mutual interplay between thermal convection, melting, and fluid dynamics, shedding light on the complex behavior of such systems.
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Subject
Condensed Matter Physics,Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Mechanics of Materials,Computational Mechanics,Mechanical Engineering