Abstract
In this study, the 3D numerical modeling of the condensation of a bubble inside subcooled liquid has been carried out under a uniform magnetic field and the effects of vertical and horizontal magnetic fields on the condensation behavior of the bubbles with initial diameters of 1.008 mm and 4 mm have been studied. The Tanasawa's mass transfer model was used to simulate the condensation process. The terms related to this model and energy equation have been implemented in OpenFOAM solver. The Maxwell equations, scalar magnetic potential equation, and the magnetic boundary conditions were also applied to the solver by coding. The volume of fluid (VOF) method has been used for capturing the interface of the phases. The obtained results show that the magnetic field stretches the bubble along the magnetic field lines. Besides, the magnetic field increases the pressure inside the bubble, which accelerates the condensation of the bubble in comparison with no magnetic field case. For the bubble with a smaller diameter, the vertical magnetic field contributes to faster condensation of the bubble, while for the bubble with a larger diameter, the bubble condenses and disappears faster in the presence of the magnetic field.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
