[Jan90]

Hello,

I am simulating in 2D an injection of water in a tank filled with oil through a circle on the left (velocity inlet). The right circle is producing just oil (negative velocity inlet).

My questions: Why am I missing a sharpt interface while using the VOF method? There should not be a green zone. (red is oil and blue is water)

Thanks

[delfel]

Originally Posted by Jan90

Hello,

I am simulating in 2D an injection of water in a tank filled with oil through a circle on the left (velocity inlet). The right circle is producing just oil (negative velocity inlet).

My questions: Why am I missing a sharpt interface while using the VOF method? There should not be a green zone. (red is oil and blue is water)

Thanks

Hi there,

Do you have any more details on the schemes you are using? In general, my recommendations would be to a) use a better volume fraction scheme to reduce numerical diffusion (I tend to prefer compressive or BGM for sharp interfaces), b) adapt and improve the grid resolution at the interface, c) run the simulation transient as your jet may be causing entrainment between the two fluids.

Hope that helps.

[Bob-zhao]

Originally Posted by Jan90

Hello,

I am simulating in 2D an injection of water in a tank filled with oil through a circle on the left (velocity inlet). The right circle is producing just oil (negative velocity inlet).

My questions: Why am I missing a sharpt interface while using the VOF method? There should not be a green zone. (red is oil and blue is water)

Thanks

Hi，here：
Could you tell me when you are setting the VOF model,you choose the explicit or the implicit？ In my opinion, if you want to see the sharp interface,
choose the "explicit".

[delfel]

Originally Posted by Bob-zhao

Hi，here：
Could you tell me when you are setting the VOF model,you choose the explicit or the implicit？ In my opinion, if you want to see the sharp interface,
choose the "explicit".

Yes, I agree with Bob. Explicit geo reconstruct will ensure that you capture a sharp interface. It requires a small time step, however, and you may be able to get adequate results with an implicit scheme.

[Jan90]

Thank you very much for the reply.

I am using VOF, Implicit Scheme and PISO Scheme, Least Squares Cell Based Gradient, PRESTO! Pressure, Second Order Upwind Momentum, Compressive Volume Fraction and First Order Upwind Turbulent Kinetic Energy.

I will try it with an explicit scheme.

Regards,

Jan

[Hershey]

If the viscosity of your two phases are also significantly different (an order of magnitude or more) then CICSAM is recommended with an explicit VOF model. Also, as delle pointed out, the sharpness of the interface is also a function of the mesh cell size. Make sure your mesh is refined in the area near the interface.