Three-dimensional lattice Boltzmann models for solid-liquid phase change

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3 D) multiple-relaxation-time (MRT) and a 3 D single-relaxation-time (SRT) lattice Boltzmann (LB) models are proposed for the solid-liquid phase change. The enthalpy conservation equation can be recovered from the present models. The reasonable relationship of the relaxation times in the MRT model is discussed. Both One-dimensional (1 D) melting and solidification with analytical solutions are respectively calculated by the SRT and MRT models for validation. Compared with the SRT model, the MRT one is more accurate to capture the phase interface. The MRT model is also verified with other published two-dimensional (2 D) numerical results. The validations suggest that the present MRT approach is qualified to simulate the 3 D solid-liquid phase change process. Furthermore, the influences of Rayleigh number and Prandtl number on the 3 D melting are investigated.