Multiphase
FLUENT is a leader in multiphase modeling technology. Its varied capabilities allow engineers to gain insight into equipment that is often difficult to probe. FLUENT makes use of the Eulerian multiphase model with its separate sets of fluid equations for interpenetrating fluids or phases, as well as offering a more economical mixture model. Both models can also handle granular flows. Several other multiphase models are also standard in FLUENT. For some multiphase applications such as spray dryers, liquid fuel sprays, and coal furnaces the discrete phase model (DPM) can be used. The volume of fluid model is available for free surface flows, such as ocean waves, where the prediction of the interface is of interest. The cavitation model has proven useful for modeling hydrofoils, pumps and fuel injectors.