Recent Advances in CFD Simulations of Multiphase Flow Processes with Phase Change

Phase change is a phenomenon that has been extensivelyutilizedin chemical engineering, energy, electronics, vehicle, and space exploration.From both the science and engineering perspectives, gaining a profoundunderstanding of the intricacies of multiphase flow processes accompaniedby heat and mass transfer due to phase change is of fundamental importance.Indeed, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been increasinglyapplied as an effective tool to give an in-depth and efficient analysisof the phase change processes, thereby enhancing our understandingand capacity to control and optimize the phase change effects in theseprocesses. This paper seeks to provide a comprehensive review of theutilization of CFD methodologies in the simulations of phase changeflows across various applications, including temperature management,drying, separation and purification, and others. First, the CFD modelsat various scales that are developed to elucidate the phase changeprocesses are summarized. Second, the noteworthy advances in the recentCFD simulation work on various phase change processes are presented,respectively. Finally, the challenges and potential prospects to facilitatethe application of the phase change flow are discussed. The currentreview aims to offer insightful guidance for the CFD modeling of phasechange processes in numerous engineering application scenarios.

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Phase change is widely used in various fields such as chemical engineering, energy, electronics, vehicle, and space exploration. Understanding the intricacies of multiphase flow processes with heat and mass transfer due to phase change is crucial. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been increasingly applied as an effective tool to analyze phase change processes, enhance understanding and optimize effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of CFD methodologies in simulating phase change flows in different applications and discusses the challenges and prospects in facilitating the application of phase change flow.