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How do I model two different fluids in one domain?

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Hi,
I am new to COMSOL, and am trying to model a microfluidic device that has two fluids, each with a different conductivity. I tried building a geometry with two domains that are a union with an interior boundary. But of course the two fluids then can not interact. I tried a geometry with one domain (a union without an interior boundary) but then I can only use one material for the entire domain. I would like these fluids to be able to diffuse together and be influenced by the same electric field. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Anne

3 Replies Last Post 2014年10月15日 GMT-4 15:39
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Posted: 1 decade ago 2014年4月10日 GMT-4 00:33
I also have the same problem..do you got idea or anybody who can give me idea.

I also have the same problem..do you got idea or anybody who can give me idea.

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Posted: 1 decade ago 2014年4月13日 GMT-4 18:09
Hi Mohamed Yousuf,
The short answer is you can't. Each domain can only be one material. However, you can use make one structure with multiple domains, or you can flow a new material into a domain. I suggest you look at some of the COMSOL microfluidic models. The micromixer model that COMSOL has multiple fluids flowing into one central channel, each fluid can have different properties and the central channel shows the mixing of the separate flows.

- Anne
Hi Mohamed Yousuf, The short answer is you can't. Each domain can only be one material. However, you can use make one structure with multiple domains, or you can flow a new material into a domain. I suggest you look at some of the COMSOL microfluidic models. The micromixer model that COMSOL has multiple fluids flowing into one central channel, each fluid can have different properties and the central channel shows the mixing of the separate flows. - Anne

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Posted: 10 years ago 2014年10月15日 GMT-4 15:39
Maybe you can use one of the "Level Set" or "Phase Field" Methods. They allow you to use one domain with two fluids.
Maybe you can use one of the "Level Set" or "Phase Field" Methods. They allow you to use one domain with two fluids.

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