Simulations of complex fluids by mixed lattice Boltzmann - finite difference methods

We present the numerical results of simulations of complex fluids under shear flow. We employ a mixed approach which combines the lattice Boltzmann method for solving the Navier-Stokes equation and a finite difference scheme for the convection-diffusion equation. The evolution in time of shear banding phenomenon is studied. This is allowed by the presented numerical model which takes into account the evolution of local structures and their effect on fluid flow. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.