Simulation of capillary flow with a dynamic contact angle

  • S van Mourik*
  • , AEP Veldman
  • , ME Dreyer
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    A number of theoretical and empirical dynamic contact angle (DCA) models have been tested in a numerical simulation of liquid reorientation in microgravity for which experimental validation data are available. It is observed that the DCA can have a large influence on liquid dynamics in microgravity. Correct modelling of the DCA is found to be essential for realistic numerical simulation, and hysteresis effects cannot be ignored.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)87-94
    Number of pages8
    JournalMicrogravity science and technology
    Volume17
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    Event7th DropTower Days Workshop 2004 - , Germany
    Duration: 12-Sept-200415-Sept-2004

    Keywords

    • LINE
    • GRAVITY
    • SURFACE
    • VOLUME

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