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Numerical simulations of dam-break flows by lattice Boltzmann method

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Abstract

The Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is an alternative numerical method based on the kinetic theory that has gained its popularity due to its simplicity, easy implementation, and capability to solve problems with simple and complex geometry. Although LBM has been successfully applied to various hydrodynamical problems, there is little literature on applying the LBM to free surface problems. In this paper, the free surface lattice Boltzmann method is used to solve two-dimensional dam-break problems. A typical volume-of-fluid method is incorporated into the LBM to track the movement of the free surface. The fluxes between cells are calculated by their mass exchange, i.e., by considering their distribution functions. To take into account the turbulence of the flow and to ensure the stability of the model, the Smagorinsky sub-grid model is incorporated into the LBM. Three cases of dam-break flows are studied, namely, dam breaks over a dry bed, a wet bed, and a solid obstacle. Our numerical simulations are very much in line with the existing experimental measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th Annual Basic Science International Conference
Subtitle of host publicationCoverage of Basic Sciences toward the World's Sustainability Challenges
EditorsCorina Karim, Rodliyati Azrianingsih, Mauludi Ariesto Pamungkas, Yoga Dwi Jatmiko, Anna Safitri
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735417397
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Oct 2018
Event8th Annual Basic Science International Conference: Coverage of Basic Sciences toward the World's Sustainability Challanges, BaSIC 2018 - Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Duration: 6 Mar 20187 Mar 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2021
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference8th Annual Basic Science International Conference: Coverage of Basic Sciences toward the World's Sustainability Challanges, BaSIC 2018
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityMalang, East Java
Period6/03/187/03/18

Keywords

  • Dam-break flow
  • free surface
  • Lattice Boltzmann method
  • numerical method

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