A multigrid method for N-component nucleation

摘要: A multigrid algorithm has been developed enabling more efficient solution of the cluster size distribution for N-component nucleation from Becker-Doring equations. The theoretical derivation is valid an arbitrary number condensing components, making simulation many-component nucleating systems feasible. steady state ternary problem defined to demonstrate its efficiency. results are used as a validation existing theories. non-steady provides useful insight into initial stages process. We observe that ideal mixture main flux bypasses saddle point.