Setting up a computational fluid dynamic (CFD) problem can be daunting with all the different parameters and solvers available. These settings can differ greatly between CFD programs and may differ in the units used to …
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Why Is The Time-Step So Important?
The time-step is very important for solving CFD problems. Here we look at the Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy (CFL) Condition for calculating the maximum time-step.
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Inertial Microfluidic Separation (Part 1)
Inertia microfluidics uses only flow forces and dynamics to drive operation such as particle & cell separation. Here we explore particle separation using a microfluidic spiral design.
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Simulating Microfluidic Droplet Formation
Microfluidic droplet formation can be used for highly controlled nano- and micro- droplet manufacturing. Here, we explore how to simulate the microdroplet production.
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Understanding The Navier-Stokes Solvers
The Navier-Stokes equation explains the motion of viscous fluid using partial differential equations. There is no exact solution for Navier-Stokes equation due to the non-linear set of partial differential equations. The Navier-Stokes equations use the momentum …
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