Simulations of two-dimensional foam rheologyLocalization in linear Couette flow and the interaction of settling discs
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| Type | Article |
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 81-89 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | European Physical Journal E |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 11 Apr 2008 |
| DOI | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2008 |
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Abstract
Surface Evolver simulations of flowing two-dimensional foams are described. These are used for two purposes. Firstly, to extract the location of the T 1 s, the changes in bubble topology that occur during plastic flow. It is shown that in linear Couette flow the T 1 s are localized in space, becoming more so as the polydispersity of the foam decreases. Secondly, the sedimentation of two circular discs through a foam under gravity is studied. If the discs are sufficiently close, they begin to interact and one moves behind the other during their descent.
Keywords
- 47.57.Bc Foams and emulsions, 83.80.Iz Emulsions and foams, 83.50.Ax Steady shear flows, viscometric flow
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