A hybrid method that interpolates between DSMC and CFD

Russel Caflisch, Chen Han, Luo Erding, Lorenzo Pareschi

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Abstract

For small Knudsen number, simulation of rarefied gas dynamics by the DSMC method becomes computationally intractable because of the large collision rate. To overcome this problem we have developed a hybrid simulation method, combining DSMC and a fluid dynamic description in a single seamless method. The molecular distribution function f is represented as a linear combination of a Maxwellian distribution M and a particle distribution g; i.e., f = ßM + (1 - ß)g. The density, velocity and temperature of M are governed by fluid-like equations, while the particle distribution g is simulated by DSMC. In addition there are interaction terms between M and g. The coefficient ß is determined automatically, by a thermalization approximation. Numerical results will be presented to demonstrate the validity of this method, as well as the acceleration that it provides over DSMC. Application to various aerodynamic and thermophysics problems will be presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages11807-11815
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)1563478072, 9781563478079
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006 - Reno, NV, United States
Duration: Jan 9 2006Jan 12 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Volume16

Other

Other44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno, NV
Period1/9/061/12/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Aerospace Engineering

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