Simple representation of contact-line dynamics in a level-set model of an immiscible fluid interface

Kurt A. Smith*, Julio M Ottino, Patrick B. Warren

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Abstract

We describe a macroscopic level-set method for handling contact-line motion at a solid interface and extract the relationship between an apparent contact angle and the contact-line slip velocity in a simplified contact-line scenario, confirming a theoretical argument for the force balance in the vicinity of the contact line. This approach offers a way to incorporate contact-line dynamics within level-set methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1194-1198
Number of pages5
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume44
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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