Modelling Fluid Flow over a Physical Barrier using Lattice Boltzmann Method

Isabel Connor

Modelling Fluid Flow over a Physical Barrier using Lattice Boltzmann Method

Authors

Isabel Connor

Abstract

Heat transfer from solids into a fluid flow is an important due to its applications within heat exchangers, such as thermal energy storage from solar energy. As energy consumption continues to increase, minimising energy loss during heat transfers is of utmost importance to decrease the contribution to the climate crisis. The Lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) has proven successful for modelling 2D non-isothermal flows and 3d isothermal flows. Using LBM to model the impact of complex geometries that force vortices around a heating component will help develop technologies that minimise energy loss.

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Published

14-11-2026

How to Cite

Connor, I. (2026) “Modelling Fluid Flow over a Physical Barrier using Lattice Boltzmann Method”, Society for Natural Sciences Student Journal, 4. Available at: https://www.journal.socnatsci.org/index.php/journal/article/view/52 (Accessed: 14 November 2026).