Designing structured surfaces that repel fluid-borne particles

作者:Semmler Carina*; Alexeev Alexander
来源:Physical Review E, 2011, 84(6): 066303.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevE.84.066303

摘要

Using computational modeling, we examine particle-laden flows along surfaces decorated with periodic arrays of tilted posts. We show that when high-aspect-ratio posts are tilted against the flow direction, cross-stream circulatory secondary flows emerge. These circulatory flows enhance the net lift force acting on finite-sized particles transported by fluid, thereby repelling the particles from the wall and preventing their deposition. This hydrodynamic effect can potentially be used for designing antifouling and self-cleaning surfaces.

  • 出版日期2011-12-5