It combines the Turbulent Flow, Low Re k-ε and
Transport of Diluted Species interfaces. The
Reacting Flow, Diluted Species multiphysics coupling, which is added automatically, couples fluid flow and mass transport and applies turbulence modeling for the mass transport. The species transport supports both a mixture, where the concentrations are of comparable order of magnitude, and low-concentration solutes in a solvent.
The equations solved by the Turbulent Flow, Low Re k-ε interface are the Navier-Stokes equations for conservation of momentum and the continuity equation for conservation of mass. The fluid flow turbulence is modeled using the AKN low-Reynolds number
k-
ε model. The low-Reynolds number model resolves the velocity, pressure, and concentrations all the way down to the wall. For that reason this physics interface is suited for studying mass transfer at high Schmidt numbers. The AKN model depends on the distance to the closest wall, and the interface therefore includes a wall distance equation.
The Transport of Diluted Species interface solves for an arbitrary number of concentrations. The species equations include transport by convection, diffusion and, optionally, migration in an electric field. Mass transport close to solid walls is modeled using wall functions.