On the lift force modeling for single bubble in water

Lift force is one of the interfacial momentum transfer terms in the framework of two-fluid modeling. It is vital for accurate understanding of two phase flow system. The present study concluded the lift force modeling and correlations proposed using analytical, experimental and numerical approaches. The correlations were assessed with the existing experimental and numerical simulation results. The regions where insufficient data and contradictions between modeling and experimental data were presented were identified. A strategy for the lift force modeling was proposed based on the similarity between drag force and lift force. In addition, the effects of bubble size, fluid properties, contamination and shear flow rate were discussed. (authors)