Direct numerical simulation of colliding droplets with intervening nonequilibrium gas film

Key Points

• Colliding droplets exhibit complex interactions influenced by a nonequilibrium gas film, and can lead to unique behaviors.
• The analysis utilizes direct numerical simulation to model gas film effects on droplet dynamics under varying conditions.
• Findings highlight how gas film characteristics modify liquid behaviors, potentially affecting applications like spray technologies.
• These results may enable improved predictive models in fluid dynamics, necessitating further exploration of gas film roles.