Title
Finite Element Simulation of Three-Dimensional Free-Surface Flow Problems
Abstract
An adaptive finite element algorithm is described for the stable solution of three-dimensional free-surface-flow problems based primarily on the use of node movement. The algorithm also includes a discrete remeshing procedure which enhances its accuracy and robustness. The spatial discretisation allows an isoparametric piecewise-quadratic approximation of the domain geometry for accurate resolution of the curved free surface. The technique is illustrated through an implementation for surface-tension-dominated viscous flows modelled in terms of the Stokes equations with suitable boundary conditions on the deforming free surface. Two three-dimensional test problems are used to demonstrate the performance of the method: a liquid bridge problem and the formation of a fluid droplet.
Year
DOI
Venue
2005
10.1007/s10915-004-4611-0
J. Sci. Comput.
Keywords
Field
DocType
stokes equation,three-dimensional test problem,finite element method,free-surface flow,three-dimensional free-surface-flow problem,accurate resolution,domain geometry,three-dimensional free-surface flow problems,discrete remeshing procedure,finite element simulation,moving grids.,curved free surface,adaptive finite element algorithm,deforming free surface,fluid droplet,free surface,boundary condition,surface tension,three dimensional
Boundary knot method,Boundary value problem,Discretization,Mathematical optimization,Free surface,Mathematical analysis,Extended finite element method,Finite element method,Robustness (computer science),Mathematics,Mixed finite element method
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
24
2
0885-7474
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.60
1
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
M. A. Walkley143.04
P. H. Gaskell241.00
P. K. Jimack3415.77
M. A. Kelmanson430.60
J. L. Summers591.49