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Turbulent flows and fluid-structure interactions (FSI) are ubiquitous in scientific and engineering applications, but their accurate and efficient simulation remains a major challenge due to strong nonlinearities, multiscale interactions,…

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We present a simulation scheme for discrete-velocity gases based on {\em local thermodynamic equilibrium}. Exploiting the kinetic nature of discrete-velocity gases, in that context, results in a natural splitting of fluxes, and the…

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Knowledge of the underlying mechanisms of multiphase flow dynamics in porous media is crucial for optimizing subsurface engineering applications like geological carbon sequestration. However, studying the micro-mechanisms of multiphase…

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