Abstract
A formulation of the intermolecular force in the nonideal-gas lattice Boltzmann equation method is examined. Discretization errors in the computation of the intermolecular force cause parasitic currents. These currents can be eliminated to roundoff if the potential form of the intermolecular force is used with compact isotropic discretization. Numerical tests confirm the elimination of the parasitic currents.
- Received 28 March 2006
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.74.046709
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