CFD-DEM COUPLED SIMULATION OF PARTICLE GROUP DYNAMICS USING interIsoFoam

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a coupled CFD-DEM model to simulate particle interactions and fluid behavior involving microplastics.
• Developed a CFD-DEM coupled model using OpenFOAM's interIsoFoam.
• Simulated particle interactions and fluid dynamics with varying particle properties.
• Utilized preCICE for data exchange to ensure method versatility without dependence on OpenFOAM versions.
• Reproduced existing experimental data to validate the model's accuracy.
• Successfully matched the simulation trends with previously reported experimental results.
• Demonstrated the interaction between fluid and particle behavior effectively.
• Established a generalized method for multi-physical simulations without requiring new solver implementations.