3D lattice Boltzmann simulation of self-propelled single-droplet jumping on microstructured surfaces

2024-华中科技大学——3D lattice Boltzmann simulation of self-propelled single-droplet jumping on microstructured surfaces during condensation——自推进单液滴跳跃的三维格子玻尔兹曼模拟冷凝过程中的微结构表面

Self-propelled droplet transport on surfaces can re-expose the condensation nucleation sites and is crucial for the
enhancement of dropwise condensation heat transfer. In this paper, dropwise condensation and Laplace pressure
driven single-droplet jumping on microstructured surfaces are simulated by a three-dimensional non-orthogonal
MRT pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann model. The overall process of dropwise condensation on micropillar
surfaces, including dewetting transitions and single droplet jumping, is well observed. The simulation results
indicate that there is an optimal aspect ratio for the droplet to reach maximum detaching velocity. The energy
conversion efficiency from surface energy to kinetic energy reaches ~14.2 % when the asp