Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma Model Reference

The Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma model is a phase model for particle size distribution. It accounts for the effects of breakup and coalescence on the predicted particle size distribution in a multiphase phase interaction.

1. Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma Model Reference
Model Name Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma
Theory See Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma model for Eulerian Multiphase (EMP): S-Gamma.
Provided By [phase] > Models > Optional Models
Example Node Path [phase] > Models > Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma
Requires
  • Material: Multiphase, Multiphase Interaction (selected automatically)
  • Multiphase Model: Mixture Multiphase, Segregated Flow (selected automatically), Gradients (selected automatically)

Create two phases. This model is used only in the dispersed phase.

  • Optional Models: Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma
Properties
  • Minimum Diameter
  • Maximum Diameter
  • Convection
  • Number of Quadrature Points
  • Secondary Gradients
See Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma Model Properties.
Activates Physics Models

S-Gamma Breakup, S-Gamma Coalescence, and S-Gamma Entrainment are activated as optional models in a phase interaction when one phase has the Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma model activated.

See Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma Phase Interaction Models Reference.

Model Controls (child nodes) S-Gamma Turbulent Prandtl Number

See Model Controls.

Initial Conditions Size Distribution Specification

See Initial Conditions.

Boundary Inputs Size Distribution Specification

See Boundary Settings.

Region Inputs S-Gamma Source Option

See Region Settings.

Solvers S-Gamma

See S-gamma Solver Properties.

Field Functions See Field Functions.

Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma Model Properties

Minimum Diameter
Sets the minimum allowed Sauter mean diameter.
Maximum Diameter
Sets the maximum allowed Sauter mean diameter.
Convection

Specifies the order of approximation of the convection term used in the S-Gamma transport equations. See Eqn. (2190) and Eqn. (2194).

  • 1st-order

    Selects the first-order convection scheme.

  • 2nd-order

    Selects the second-order convection scheme.

Number of Quadrature Points

Quadrature points are the sample values on the curve on which the numerical integration is performed. A larger number of points can produce more accurate results, but requires more calculations and so takes longer to perform.

You can specify any number of points. However, the default value of 5 is suitable for most purposes.

Model Controls

The following child node is available with turbulent viscous regimes only.

S-Gamma Turbulent Prandtl Number
Sets the ratio of kinematic turbulent viscosity and coefficient of turbulent diffusion of the S-Gamma moments. This value is Pr in Eqn. (2189).

Initial Conditions

Size Distribution Specification
Sets the initial particle size distribution in the dispersed phase and controls whether to include particle size variance in the calculations.
MethodCorresponding Initial Conditions Nodes
Sauter Mean Diameter
Set the mean diameter only.
Sauter Mean Diameter
Specifies the Sauter mean diameter profile. (See Eqn. (2177)).
Sauter Mean and Variance of Diameter
Set the mean diameter and particle size variance.
Particle Size Variance
Specifies the particle size variance profile. (See Eqn. (2182)).
Sauter Mean Diameter
Specifies the Sauter mean diameter profile. (See Eqn. (2177)).

Boundary Settings

Inlets and Pressure Boundaries
Size Distribution Specification
Sets the initial particle size distribution in the dispersed phase and controls whether to include particle size variance in the calculations.
MethodCorresponding Physics Value Nodes
Sauter Mean Diameter
Set the mean diameter only.
Sauter Mean Diameter
Specifies the Sauter mean diameter profile. (See Eqn. (2177)).
Sauter Mean and Variance of Diameter
Set the mean diameter and particle size variance.
Particle Size Variance
Specifies the particle size variance profile. (See Eqn. (2182)).
Sauter Mean Diameter
Specifies the Sauter mean diameter profile. (See Eqn. (2177)).

Region Settings

Applies to the dispersed phase in a fluid region.

S-Gamma Source Option
Provides access to the S 0 and S 2 source terms.
MethodCorresponding Physics Value Nodes
S-Gamma Source Term
When activated, you can specify source terms as scalar profiles. When deactivated, the source term calculations use their internal defaults.
S-Gamma S0 Source
S 0 in Eqn. (2172).
S-Gamma S0 Source Derivative
The S 0 derivative in Eqn. (2185).
S-Gamma S2 Source
S 2 in Eqn. (2179) and Eqn. (2181).
S-Gamma S2 Source Derivative
The S 2 derivative in Eqn. (2194).

S-Gamma Solver Properties

The S-gamma solver controls the solution update for the Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma model.

The properties in the Expert category are for a temporary debug situation, at the expense of simulation accuracy and higher memory usage. Do not change these properties unless you are thoroughly familiar with the Simcenter STAR-CCM+ discretization techniques.

Implicit Under-Relaxation Factor

Improves stability and convergence of the linear system by using the relaxation factor to increase diagonal dominance of the matrix.

The default value is 0.5.

Explicit Under-Relaxation Factor

Specifies the multiplier that is applied to the provisional increment of the solution. Sharing the relaxation between implicit and explicit factors can be used to improve performance.

The default value is 1.0.

Overall Relaxation Factor

The product of the two under-relaxation factors (that is, Implicit Under-Relaxation Factor times Explicit Under-Relaxation Factor). This (read-only) value is a guide to the combined effect of the relaxation.

Interaction Source Storage Retained
When activated, interaction source storage is retained at the end of the iteration. The breakup and coalescence source terms are made available as field functions.

To understand how breakup and coalescence are working in a particular application, you can examine their contributions to the S 0 and S 2 transport equations (Eqn. (2185) and Eqn. (2194) respectively).

冻结重构
开启时,Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 不会在每次迭代时更新重构梯度,而是使用上一次迭代更新的梯度。激活保留临时储存与此属性结合使用。默认情况下,此属性处于关闭状态。
归零重构
开启时,求解器在下一次迭代时会将重构梯度设为零。此操作意味着,用于迎风的面值 (Eqn. (905)) 以及用于计算网格单元梯度的面值(Eqn. (917)Eqn. (918))将变为一阶估计值。默认情况下,此属性处于关闭状态。如果开启此属性之后关闭它,则求解器将在下一次迭代时重新计算梯度。
冻结求解器
开启时,求解器在迭代过程中不更新任何物理量。该选项默认情况下关闭。这是一个调试选项,由于缺少储存,它可能导致不可恢复的错误和错误的求解。有关详细信息,请参见有限体积求解器参考
保留临时储存
开启时,Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 将保留求解器在迭代期间生成的额外场数据。保留的特定数据取决于求解器,且在后续迭代期间可用作场函数。默认情况下关闭

Field Functions

The following field functions are made available to the simulation when the Discrete Quadrature S-Gamma model is used.

ParticleSizeVariance of [phase]
σ in Eqn. (2182).
Sauter Mean Diameter of [phase]
d 32 in Eqn. (2181), Eqn. (2182), and Eqn. (2183).
Second Size Distribution Moment of [phase]
S 2 in Eqn. (2179), Eqn. (2183), and Eqn. (2194).
ThreeZeroDiameter of [phase]
d 30 in Eqn. (2181), Eqn. (2182), and Eqn. (2183).
Zeroth Size Distribution Moment of [phase]
S 0 in Eqn. (2172), Eqn. (2171), Eqn. (2183), and Eqn. (2185).