Randomized trial demonstrates improved mass conservation in two-phase flows, suggesting advancements in computational efficiency.
Key Points
This work aims to enhance the robustness and accuracy of sharp-interface modeling for two-phase flows using a stabilized conservative level-set method.
Developed a stabilized conservative level-set method for modeling two-phase flows.
Formulated the level-set regularization as a pseudo convection-diffusion-reaction problem for stabilization.
Utilized an enriched finite element framework to support sharp-interface representations.
Achieved excellent mass conservation in benchmark tests with reduced parasitic currents compared to prior techniques.
Demonstrated enhanced stability when solving the sharpening equation in a localized region around the interface.
Validated framework performance with various tests, including rising bubbles and oscillating droplets.