Numerical Simulation on Bubble Growth and Micro-explosion Characteristics of Biodiesel/ethanol Fuel Droplets

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, the biodiesel/ethanol gas-containing fuel droplet was numerically simulated at room temperature. The growth characteristics of the bubble growth process were obtained, and the influencing factors affecting the bubble growth and micro-explosion process were explored. Studies have shown that bubble growth and droplet micro-explosion at room temperature are dominated by the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the bubble. Within a certain range, reducing the initial radius ratio of droplets as much as possible can also promote the bubble growth and micro-explosion of droplets. The proportion of fuel in the droplet will also affect the bubble growth and micro-explosion characteristics.