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tips for VOF modelling using Fluent
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Neighbor correction = 1 means -> one more iteration done for to satisfy the continuity
and the momentum equation more closely.
Skewness correction is needed in case of distorted mesh, else don't use it.
It is used for the mass flux calculation at the face accurately.
Skewness-Neighor coupling - ON ( solution economical but less robust algorithm),
It is recommended not to use this in highly distorted mesh.
Increasing the number of iterations for neighbor correction and the skewness correction depends on
the quality of mesh.
When used the smaller time step
PISO can be used , but computationally expansive in that case.
SIMPLE or SIMPLEC can be used with optimal relaxation factors.
Under-relaxation factor in Transient case
PISO ( not recommended for compressible flow)
Hex and quad mesh: Put all the under-relaxation factors close to 1.
Tetrahedral or triangular meshes: An under-relaxation factor of 0.7-0.8 for pressure is
recommended for improved stability.
SIMPLEC
In uncomplicated problems, take all the under-relaxation factor close to 1.
In case of instability reduce the under relaxation factors or use the SIMPLE scheme.
SIMPLE
Take the defualt values. In case of instability , adjust the under-relaxation factors.
under-relaxation factor for explicit VOF
URF for Volume Fraction doesn't have any significance for the explicit VOF. ( This option removed in
fluent6.2).
Steady State
Use SIMPLE or SIMPLEC is recommended.
SIMPLEC will give some advantage over the SIMPLE in terms of convergence becasue of more accurate
face flux correction.
Case of Highly distorted mesh :
Use of PISO without neighbour correction and with skewness correction speeds up the convergence of
steady state problems on distorted meshes.
under Relaxation factor for steady state
The under-relaxation factors for all variables should be set to values between 0.2 and 0.5 for
improved stability.
Application specific Under-relaxation Factors
For High viscosity ratio (4 - 5 orders of magnitude) problems, the lower under-relaxation factor for
momentum ( 0.2 - 0.4)
is recommended to run the problem with higher time step.
For highly rotating flows, lower under-relaxation factor for momentum is recommended. ( generally, between
0.3 - 0.5).
3. Discretization Schemes
First order upwind (Default)
Second order or Quick
When the implicit or Euler explicit scheme is used you should use the second-order or QUICK discretization
scheme for the volume fraction equations in order to improve the sharpness of the interface between
phases.
Summary:
While the first-order discretization generally yields better convergence than the second-order scheme,
it generally will yield less accurate results, especially on tri/tet grids. In some cases, however, you may
need to
start with the first-order scheme and then switch to the second-order scheme after a few iterations.
Setting Non Iterative PISO or SIMPLEC settings (for better speed)
1. PISO noniterative mode is 1 it /per time step.
2. Under-relaxation = 1.0 for everything.
3. Termination criteria 1.e-3 for everything.
4. W-cycle for pressure amg is recommended in serial run.
Solve -> Controls -> Limits
Checking the pressure and Temperature limit
Check the minimum and maximum pressure and temperature limit specified in the panel.
If the prsssure and temperature specified in the problem goes above the prescribed limits,
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