Virtual grid‐based front tracking method

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to clarify the advantages of the virtual grid‐based (VGB) front tracking method developed for two‐phase bubble flows in comparison with currently used grid‐based and grid‐free methods.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper opted for using two test cases to demonstrate the advantages of this VGB approach for front tracking.

Findings

The results from the test runs show a ten times higher calculation accuracy.

Research limitations/implications

Due to the limited test runs, the VGB approach may not fit some other applications. Researchers are encouraged to further develop and test this new approach.

Practical implications

The paper includes implications for further development of a comprehensive approach for front tracking and data communications between the front and computational grid.

Originality/value

This paper fulfills an identified need to study how the front tracking can be made more accurate and reliable.

Citation

Zhang, Y. and Li, S.C. (2010), "Virtual grid‐based front tracking method", Engineering Computations, Vol. 27 No. 8, pp. 896-908. https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401011082944