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Fokker-Planck-Boltzmann equation for dissipative particle dynamics

Europhysics Letters (EPL), 1997

The algorithm for Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD), as modified by Español and Warren, is used as a starting point for proving an H-theorem for the free energy and deriving hydrodynamic equations. Equilibrium and transport properties of the DPD fluid are explicitly calculated in terms of the system parameters for the continuous time version of the model. PACS. 05.20 Dd Kinetic theory; 05.70 Ln Nonequilibrium thermodynamics, irreversible processes; 47.11+j Computational methods in fluid dynamics.

Energy-conserving dissipative particle dynamics with temperature-dependent properties

Journal of Computational Physics, 2014

The dynamic properties of fluid, including diffusivity and viscosity, are temperature-dependent and can significantly influence the flow dynamics of mesoscopic non-isothermal systems. To capture the correct temperature-dependence of a fluid, an energy-conserving dissipative particle dynamics (eDPD) model is developed by expressing the weighting terms of the dissipative force and the random force as functions of temperature. The diffusivity and viscosity of liquid water at various temperatures ranging from 273 K to 373 K are used as examples for verifying the proposed model. Simulations of a Poiseuille flow and a steady case of heat conduction for reproducing the Fourier law are carried out to validate the present eDPD formulation and the thermal boundary conditions. Results show that the present eDPD model recovers the standard DPD model when isothermal fluid systems are considered. For non-isothermal fluid systems, the present model can predict the diffusivity and viscosity consistent with available experimental data of liquid water at various temperatures. Moreover, an analytical formula for determining the mesoscopic heat friction is proposed. The validity of the formula is confirmed by reproducing the experimental data for Prandtl number of liquid water at various temperatures. The proposed method is demonstrated in water but it can be readily extended to other liquids.

Dissipative particle dynamics: A useful thermostat for equilibrium and nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulations

Physical Review E, 2003

We discuss dissipative particle dynamics as a thermostat to molecular dynamics, and highlight some of its virtues: ͑i͒ universal applicability irrespective of the interatomic potential; ͑ii͒ correct and unscreened reproduction of hydrodynamic correlations; ͑iii͒ stabilization of the numerical integration of the equations of motion; and ͑iv͒ the avoidance of a profile bias in boundary-driven nonequilibrium simulations of shear flow. Numerical results on a repulsive Lennard-Jones fluid illustrate our arguments.

Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD): An Overview and Recent Developments

Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 2014

Dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) is a mesoscale particle method that bridges the gap between microscopic and macroscopic simulations. It can be regarded as a coarse-grained molecular dynamics method suitable for larger time and length scales. It has been successfully applied to different areas of interests, especially in modeling the hydrodynamic behavior of complex fluids in mesoscale. This paper presents an overview on DPD including the methodology, formulation, implementation procedure and some related numerical aspects. The paper also reviews the major applications of the DPD method, especially in modeling (1) micro drop dynamics, (2) multiphase flows in microchannels and fracture networks, (3) movement and suspension of macromolecules in micro channels and (4) movement and deformation of single cells. The paper ends with some concluding remarks summarizing the major features and future possible development of this unique mesoscale modeling technique.

Self-consistent dissipative particle dynamics algorithm

Europhysics Letters (EPL), 1998

PACS. 05.40+j -Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, and Brownian motion. PACS. 02.70Ns -Molecular dynamics and particle methods. PACS. 66.20+d -Viscosity of liquids; diffusive momentum transport.

Matching Macroscopic Properties of Binary Fluids to the Interactions of Dissipative Particle Dynamics

International Journal of Modern Physics C, 2000

We investigate the role played by conservative forces in dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulation of single-component and binary fluids. We employ equations from kinetic theory for matching the coefficients of DPD interparticle force to the macroscopic properties of fluid such as: density, temperature, diffusion coefficient, kinematic viscosity and sound velocity. The sound velocity c is coupled with scaling factor π 1 of conservative component of the DPD collision operator. Its value sets up an upper limit on the mass S of a single particle in DPD fluid. The Kirkwood-Alder fluid-solid transition is observed for a sufficiently large S. We emphasize the role of the scaling factor π 12 for particles of different types in simulating phase separation in binary fluids. The temporal growth of average domain size R(t) in the phase separation process depends on the value of immiscibility coefficient ∆ = π 12 − π 1 . For small immiscibility, R(t) ∝ t β , where β ≈ 1/2 for R(t) < R H and β ≈ 2/3 for R(t) > R H , R H is the hydrodynamic length. Finally, both phases separate out completely. For larger immiscibility, R(t) increases exponentially at the beginning of simulation, while finally the domain growth process becomes marginal. We also observe the creation of emulsion-like structures. This effect results from an increase of the surface tension on the two-phase interface along with increasing immiscibility.

Dissipative particle dynamics study of velocity autocorrelation function and self-diffusion coefficient in terms of interaction potential strength

Molecular Physics, 2018

This research focuses on numerically investigating the self-diffusion coefficient and velocity autocorrelation function (VACF) of a dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) fluid as a function of the conservative interaction strength. Analytic solutions to VACF and self-diffusion coefficients in DPD were obtained by many researchers in some restricted cases including ideal gases, without the account of conservative force. As departure from the ideal gas conditions are accentuated with increasing the relative proportion of conservative force, it is anticipated that the VACF should gradually deviate from its normally expected exponentially decay. This trend is confirmed through numerical simulations and an expression in terms of the conservative force parameter, density and temperature is proposed for the self-diffusion coefficient. As it concerned the VACF, the equivalent Langevin equation describing Brownian motion of particles with a harmonic potential is adapted to the problem and reveals an exponentially decaying oscillatory pattern influenced by the conservative force parameter, dissipative parameter and temperature. Although the proposed model for obtaining the self-diffusion coefficient with consideration of the conservative force could not be verified due to computational complexities, nonetheless the Arrhenius dependency of the self-diffusion coefficient to temperature and pressure permits to certify our model over a definite range of DPD parameters.

On the microscopic foundation of dissipative particle dynamics

EPL (Europhysics Letters), 2009

PACS 47.11.-j -Computational methods in fluid dynamics PACS 47.11.St -Multi-scale methods PACS 47.57.-s -Complex fluids and colloidal systems Abstract. -Mesoscopic particle based fluid models, such as dissipative particle dynamics, are usually assumed to be coarse-grained representations of an underlying microscopic fluid. A fundamental question is whether there exists a map from microscopic particles in these systems to the corresponding coarse-grained particles, such that the coarse-grained system has the same bulk and transport properties as the underlying system. In this letter, we investigate the coarse-graining of microscopic fluids using a Voronoi type projection that has been suggested in several studies. The simulations show that the projection fails in defining coarse-grained particles that have a physically meaningful connection to the microscopic fluid. In particular, the Voronoi projection produces identical coarse-grained equilibrium properties when applied to systems with different microscopic interactions and different bulk properties.