Fluid-Structure Interaction Using Lattice Boltzmann Method

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Overview

Developed a sophisticated fluid-structure interaction simulator using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. The code models the complex dynamics of a falling elliptical cylinder in a channel, capturing both translational and rotational motion while considering fluid forces and torques.

Technical Highlights

  • Implemented D2Q9 Lattice Boltzmann Method for fluid flow simulation
  • Developed robust boundary handling for moving solid objects
  • Created real-time visualization of flow fields
  • Achieved efficient computation through vectorized MATLAB operations
  • Generated publication-quality output for scientific visualization

Impact

The simulator provides a valuable tool for studying fluid-structure interaction problems, particularly useful in engineering applications involving particle-laden flows, sediment transport, and industrial processes with suspended objects.

Skills Demonstrated

  • Advanced Numerical Methods
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Scientific Computing
  • Data Visualization

Technical Documentation

GitHub Repository