interDielectricFoam: An Electrohydrodynamics Solver for OpenFOAM

Overview

interDielectricFoam is a custom solver based on OpenFOAM's interFoam, designed to simulate electrohydrodynamic (EHD) phenomena in multiphase flows. The solver accounts for the coupling between fluid dynamics, electric fields, and interfacial phenomena, enabling the study of dielectric fluids, electrically induced flows, and other EHD-related processes.

Features

• Multiphase Flow Solver: Built upon interFoam, providing capabilities for tracking immiscible fluid interfaces using the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method.
• Electrostatic Effects: Incorporates electric field solvers to handle the interaction between fluids and electric charges.
• Dielectric and Conductive Materials: Supports simulations involving dielectric and weakly conductive fluids.
• Electrocapillarity: Models surface tension modifications due to electric fields.

Applications

interDielectricFoam can be used for:

• Electrospraying and electrospinning processes.
• Taylor cone formation.
• Dielectrophoretic manipulation of fluids.
• Electrically driven breakup and coalescence of droplets.
• Electrocapillary phenomena at fluid interfaces.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/cloner0110/interDielectricFoam.git

2. Compile the Solver: Navigate to the solver directory and compile:

   cd src/interDielectricFoam
   wmake

Dependencies

• OpenFOAM (v2312)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter bugs or have feature requests, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. Alternatively, you can contact me at: [email protected]

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Enjoy simulating with interDielectricFoam!