Shock-Induced Size Segregation of Bidisperse Particles

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This study explores how shock waves interact with bidisperse particles using high-fidelity simulations. A parametric study across three quantities of shock strength, particle size ratios, and particle concentrations is conducted. We present a higher-order energy-stable method capable of handling extreme size ratios in compressible flows with shock capturing. Stronger shocks and larger size differences lead to more separation, while particle volume fractions reduce it. We propose scaling laws for size segregation and particle spread.

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