Title

Study of the Growth and Motion of Graphitic Foam Bubbles

Author(s)

Gregory Rosebrock, University of Dayton
Ahmed Elgafy, University of Dayton
Thomas Beechem, University of Dayton
Khalid Lafdi, University of DaytonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2005

Publication Source

Carbon

Abstract

In this paper, a numerical study is carried out to comprehend growth and movement of spherical bubble during foam processing. The numerical model is based on a level set technique for capturing the phase interface. The influences of surface tension, viscosity, pressure and diffusion through the system are monitored and related through simultaneous transfer of energy and mass between the liquid and vapor regions. Incorporating a level set scheme, the present model compares well with previous work. Through the contribution of non-dimensional parameters, a comparative study is performed to investigate and predict the effect of varying initial bubble radius and pressure as well as liquid viscosity. The predicted results shed light on the carbon foam formation, which will assist the achievement of tailoring carbon foams.

Inclusive pages

3075–3087

ISBN/ISSN

0008-6223

Copyright

Copyright © 2005, Elsevier

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

43

Peer Reviewed

yes

Issue

15

eCommons Citation

Rosebrock, Gregory; Elgafy, Ahmed; Beechem, Thomas; and Lafdi, Khalid, "Study of the Growth and Motion of Graphitic Foam Bubbles" (2005). Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications. 38.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cme_fac_pub/38