期刊
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
卷 6, 期 5, 页码 621-635出版社
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s10404-008-0329-x
关键词
Non-Newtonian; Viscosity; Microfluidic channel; Droplet prediction; Multiphase flow
资金
- NSFC [10402044]
Both numerical and analytical models have been developed to explore the viscosity effect of the continuous phase on drop formation at a T-shaped junction in immiscible liquids. The effects of the generalized power law coefficient, the power law exponent and the yield stress on the mechanism of drop breakup, final drop size and frequency of drop formation are studied by using the numerical three-dimensional volume of fluid model. Droplets coalescence in Bingham fluids is observed in the beginning transient period. The effect of yield stress on drop extension is also discussed. Predictions of drop size by using an analytical force balance show satisfactory agreement with simulation results for Newtonian and power law fluids with different viscosity ratios. The approximation error associated with the analytical model for Bingham fluids is also acceptable. This analytical model can greatly shorten the prediction time as compared with the numerical model, which is helpful for on-line control.
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