Hu, TianyiWang, HaoGómez, Héctor2024-10-142024-10-142023Hu, T., Wang, H., & Gomez, H. (2023). Direct van der Waals simulation (DVS) of phase-transforming fluids. Science Advances, 9(11). https://doi.org/10.1126/SCIADV.ADG3007http://hdl.handle.net/2183/39609[Abstract:] We present the method of direct van der Waals simulation (DVS) to study computationally flows with liquid-vapor phase transformations. Our approach is based on a discretization of the Navier-Stokes-Korteweg equations, which couple flow dynamics with van der Waals’ nonequilibrium thermodynamic theory of phase transformations, and opens an opportunity for first-principles simulation of a wide range of boiling and cavitating flows. The proposed algorithm enables unprecedented simulations of the Navier-Stokes-Korteweg equations involving cavitating flows at strongly under-critical conditions and 𝒪�(10 to 5) Reynolds number. The proposed technique provides a pathway for a fundamental understanding of phase-transforming flows with multiple applications in science, engineering, and medicine.engAtribución 3.0 Españahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/Direct van der Waals simulationDVSComplex liquid-vapor flowsCentimeter scalejournal articleopen access10.1126/SCIADV.ADG3007