title: A multigrid method for N-component nucleation.
abstract: A multigrid algorithm has been developed enabling more efficient solution of the cluster size distribution for N-component nucleation from the Becker-Döring equations. The theoretical derivation is valid for an arbitrary number of condensing components, making the simulation of many-component nucleating systems feasible. A steady state ternary nucleation problem is defined to demonstrate its efficiency. The results are used as a validation for existing nucleation theories. The non-steady state ternary problem provides useful insight into the initial stages of the nucleation process. We observe that for the ideal mixture the main nucleation flux bypasses the saddle point.
authors: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands. Dennis.vanPutten@twisterbv.com
authors: Dennis S
authors: DS
authors: van Putten
authors: Simon P
authors: SP
authors: Glazenborg
authors: Rob
authors: R
authors: Hagmeijer
authors: Cornelis H
authors: CH
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