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LCF Hosted Talk
Abstract: Complex and multiphase flows, prevalent in both natural phenomena and industrial applications, span a wide array of disciplines, including microfluidics, biotechnology, energy storage, materials science, pharmaceuticals, additive manufacturing, and environmental sciences. This seminar provides a comprehensive exploration of numerical methods tailored to predict the behaviors and instabilities of multiphase and complex flows within canonical fluid mechanics geometries. Specifically, the seminar delves into the employing Volume-of-Fluid (VOF), Convective-Diffusive Interface (CDI), and Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) techniques. Moreover, it will highlight experimental analyses conducted on complex and multiphase flows across diverse structured surfaces. These analyses leverage cutting-edge experimental methods such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), and Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV). Through the combined methodologies via both numerical simulations and experiments, attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of flow dynamics and instabilities, paving the way for the development of innovative strategies for precise flow control. These efforts hold promise to advance various sectors, ranging from healthcare to renewable energy, as outlined in the previously mentioned applications. By deepening our understanding of key physics behind these flows, engineers and researchers can devise more efficient systems, enhance product quality, and tackle critical challenges in their respective fields. The seminar will also provide glimpses into future modeling approaches and strategic plans, further enriching the discourse on complex flow phenomena and their diverse applications.
