Simulation of pulsatile flow in a circular pipe using an axisymmetric lattice Boltzmann method

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Abstract

An axisymmetric lattice Boltzmann method has been developed to simulate pulsatile flow in circular pipes. First, the pulsatile flow in a circular pipe driven by sinusoidally varying pressure gradient with Womersley number α = 9.36, Re = 319 was studied. The numerical radial velocity agrees well with the analytical solution. Second, effect of Womersley number on pulsatile flow was investigated. The results demonstrate that the model is capable of handling axisymmetric pulsatile flow. Last, flow through pipes with various expansions was discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)810-812
Number of pages3
JournalKung Cheng Je Wu Li Hsueh Pao/Journal of Engineering Thermophysics
Volume31
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2010

Keywords

  • Axisymmetric
  • Lattice Boltzmann method
  • Pulsatile flow

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