Multiphase flow modeling

Numerical simulation methods have a very high utility in the description of relevant processes. Over the years, a wide range of numerical simulation methods have been developed for different applications, such as aerosol processes, separation processes, breakage of agglomerates, and fluidized beds. The interaction of small particles or droplets with the fluid flow is often difficult to measure. Numerical simulation of the fluid flow and the Lagrangian tracking of particle trajectories can help to understand and optimize a process. In addition, the discrete element method is essential for the accurate description of particle-particle and particle-wall interactions. For more complex particle/fluid flows, a CFD-DEM coupling is the method of choice. This allows dynamic processes, such as a silo discharge, to be accurately predicted. Our choice of software for simulation and modelling is not limited to commercial providers in our experience, open source software often offers a good alternative. A CFD-DEM software DNSLab® developed at the institute, which is specifically designed for filtration processes, completes our simulation experience.




Research Areas


Research Fields

Particles and bulk solids: Discrete Element Method, Contact mechanics, Finite Element Method

Fluid flow: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Multiphase flow: DEM and CFD coupling, Volume of Fluid Methods

Modeling of porous microstructures: Inhouse Codes, „DNSlab“

Flow scheme simulations

Design of Experiments/Optimization


Research Projects



Recent Publications

Misiulia D., Liden G., Antonyuk S.: Cyclone dimensionless pressure drop, cut size, and separation slope: One dimensionless number (Reynolds) to rule them all, Particuology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.partic.2024.10.001

Aleksieieva O., Bozoglu M., Tretiakov P., Toporov A., Antonyuk S.: Coating of refractory surfaces with fine TiO2 particles via gas-dynamic cold spraying, Coatings (2024); 14(9):1151 https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14091151

Strohner, D., Antonyuk, S.: Experimental and numerical determination of the lubrication force between a spherical particle and a micro-structured surface, Advanced Powder Technology 34 (2023) 104173, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2023.104173

Hesse, R., Lösch, P., Antonyuk, S.: CFD-DEM analysis of internal packing structure and pressure characteristics in compressible filter cakes using a novel elastic-plastic contact model, Advanced Powder Technology 34 (2023) 104062, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2023.104062

Misiulia, D., Lidén, G., Antonyuk, S.: Secondary lip flow in a cyclone separator, Flow, Turbulence and Combustion 110 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-023-00395-5

Grohn, P., Heinrich, S., Antonyuk S.: Numerical investigation of the particle dynamics in a rotorgranulator depending on the properties of the coating liquid, Pharmaceutics 15, 469 (2023) https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/2/469

Grohn, P., Schädler, L., Atxutegi, A., Heinrich, S., Antonyuk, S: CFD-DEM simulation of superquadric cylindrical particles in a spouted bed and a rotor granulator, Chem. Ing. Tech. 95 (2023), No. 1-2, 244-255  https://doi.org/10.1002/cite.202200121

Misiulia, D., Lidén, G., Antonyuk, S.: Performance characteristics of a small scale cyclone separator operated in different flow regimes, Journal of Aerosol Science, 163 (2022) 105980  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2022.105980

Kleffner, , Ch., Braun, G., Ripperger, S., Antonyuk, S.: Methoden für den Einsatz der direkten numerischen Simulation bei der Untersuchung und Optimierung der Strömung in spacergefüllten Kanälen von Membranelementen, F&S Filtrieren und Separieren 03 (2022) 4-12.

Grohn, P., Oesau, T., Heinrich, S., Antonyuk, S.: Investigation of the influence of wetting on the particle dynamics in a fluidized bed rotor granulator by MPT measurements and CFD-DEM simulations, Powder Technology 408 (2022) 117736 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117736

Misiulia, D., Lidén, G., Antonyuk, S.: Performance characteristics of a small scale cyclone separator operated in different flow regimes, Journal of Aerosol Science, 163 (2022) 105980  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2022.105980

Elsayed. O., Kirsch, R., Osterroth, S., Antonyuk, S.: An improved scheme for the interface reconstruction and curvature approximation for flow simulations of two immiscible fluids, International Journal of Multiphase Flow 103805 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2021.103805

Elsayed, O., Kirsch, R., Krull, F., Antonyuk, S., and Osterroth, S.: Pore-scale simulation of the interaction between a single water droplet and a hydrophobic wire mesh screen in diesel, Fluids 6 (9), (2021), 319, https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6090319.

Urazmetov, O., Kerner, M., Dillenburger, T., Misiulia, D., Antonyuk S.: A CFD study of gas and particle motion in an aerosol generator operated by desublimation process, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 169 (2021) 229-238, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2021.03.022

Lösch, P., Nikolaus, K., Antonyuk, S.: Fractionating of finest particles using cross-flow separation with superimposed electric field, Separation and Purification Technology 257 (2021) 117820 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117820

Puderbach, V.; Schmidt, K.; Antonyuk, S.: A Coupled CFD-DEM Model for Resolved Simulation of Filter Cake Formation during Solid-Liquid Separation. In: Processes 9 (5), 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9050826

Misiulia, D., Antonyuk, S., Andersson, A.G., Lundström, T.S.: High-efficiency industrial cyclone separator: a CFD study, Powder Technology (2019)

Misiulia, D., Antonyuk, S., Andersson, A.G., Lundström, T.S. (2018): Effects of deswirler position and its centre body shape as well as vortex finder extension downstream on cyclone performance. In: Powder Technol., Vol. 336, p. 45–56.

Misiulia, D., Elsayed, K., Andersson, A.G. (2017): Geometry optimization of a deswirler for cyclone separator in terms of pressure drop using CFD and artificial neural network. In: Sep. Purif. Technol., Vol. 185, p. 10–23.

Misiulia, D., Andersson, A.G., Lundström, T.S. (2017): Large Eddy Simulation investigation of an industrial cyclone separator fitted with a pressure recovery deswirler. In: Chem. Eng. Technol., Vol. 40 (4), p. 709–718.

Hund, D.; Schmidt, K.; Ripperger, S.; Antonyuk, S.: Direct numerical simulation of cake formation during filtration with woven fabrics. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 139 (2018) S. 26-33 https://doi.org10.1016/j.cherd.2018.09.023

Paul Breuninger, Dominik Weis, Isabell Behrendt, Philipp Grohn, Fabian Krull, Sergiy Antonyuk (2018): “CFD-DEM simulation of fine particles in a spouted bed apparatus with a Wurster tube”, Particuology 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.partic.2018.03.015

Weis, D., Krull, F., Mathy, J., Evers, M.,Thommes, M., Antonyuk, S.: A contact model for the deformation behaviour of pharmaceutical pellets under cyclic loading, Advanced Powder Technology30 (2019) S.2492-2502 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2019.07.026

Weis, D., Niesing,  M.,Thommes, M., Antonyuk,  S.:  DEM simulations  of  the  mixing  behavior  in  a spheronization process, Chemical Engineering Science 192(2018),803-815, doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2018.07.057


Simulation and Numerical Tools

ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

LIGGGHTS / CFDEMcoupling

EDEM solutions

DNSLab