CooLBM: A Collaborative Open-Source Reactive Multi-Phase/Component Simulation Code via Lattice Boltzmann Method

TL;DR

CooLBM is an open-source, high-performance lattice Boltzmann simulation framework capable of modeling complex multi-phase, reactive, and heat transfer problems with modular design and visualization tools.

Contribution

It introduces a novel, open-source, multi-architecture Lattice Boltzmann framework with advanced features for simulating reactive multi-phase systems, enhancing flexibility and computational efficiency.

Findings

Demonstrated high accuracy in benchmark tests

Showcased capability to simulate complex interface dynamics

Achieved efficient parallel performance on HPC architectures

Abstract

The current work presents a novel COllaborative Open-source Lattice Boltzmann Method framework, so-called CooLBM. The computational framework is developed for the simulation of single and multi-component multi-phase problems, along with a reactive interface and conjugate fluid-solid heat transfer problems. CooLBM utilizes a multi-CPU/GPU architecture to achieve high-performance computing (HPC), enabling efficient and parallelized simulations for large scale problems. The code is implemented in C++ and makes extensive use of the Standard Template Library (STL) to improve code modularity, flexibility, and re-usability. The developed framework incorporates advanced numerical methods and algorithms to accurately capture complex fluid dynamics and phase interactions. It offers a wide range of capabilities, including phase separation, interfacial tension, and mass transfer phenomena. The reactive interface simulation module enables the study of chemical reactions occurring at the fluid-fluid interface, expanding its applicability to reactive multi-phase systems. The performance and accuracy of CooLBM are demonstrated through various benchmark simulations, showcasing its ability to capture intricate fluid behaviors and interface dynamics. The modular structure of the code allows for easy customization and extension, facilitating the implementation of additional models and boundary conditions. Finally, CooLBM provides visualization tools for the analysis and interpretation of simulation results. Overall, CooLBM offers an efficient computational framework for studying complex multi-phase systems and reactive interfaces, making it a valuable tool for researchers and engineers in several fields including, but not limited to chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering. CooLBM will be available under open source initiatives for scientific communities.