Martys, N.
and Hagedorn, J.
(2002),
Multiscaling Modeling of Fluid Transport in Heterogeneous Materials Using Discrete Boltzmann Methods, Concrete Science and Engineering, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860460
(Accessed October 11, 2025)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Multiscaling Modeling of Fluid Transport in Heterogeneous Materials Using Discrete Boltzmann Methods
Published
Author(s)
,
Abstract
The lattice Boltzmann method is a promising approach for modeling single and multicomponent fluid flow in complex geometries like porous materials. Here, we review some of our previous work and discuss some recent developments concerning fluid flow in multiple pore size materials. After presenting some simple test cases to validate the model, results from large scale simulations of single and multi-component fluid flow through digitized Fountaine sandstone, generated by X-Ray microtomography will be given. Reasonably good agreement was found when compared to experimentally determined values of permeability for similar rocks. Finally, modification of the lattice Boltzmann equations, to describe flow in microporous materials is described. The potential for modeling flows in other microstructures of interest to concrete technology will be discussed.Citation
Concrete Science and Engineering
Volume
35
Pub Type
Journals
Download Paper
Keywords
Brinkman equation, Darcy's Law, Lattice Boltzmann, parallel computing, permeability, porous media
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].
Created December 1, 2002, Updated June 2, 2021