Simulation and modeling of particle-laden flows with high particle volume fraction

Suspension processing is used in a wide range of industrial processes. To improve these in many ways, such as sustainability and end product quality, simulation of the processes is an extremely valuable tool.

However, simplifying assumptions are often seen in the literature, especially in the description of the particle component. For example, in literature, particles are often described as primitive geometries, e.g. spheres. In reality, however, these shapes differ significantly and thus have a different behavior. For this reason, it is important to develop new models or to improve existing ones so that they also include more complex information, such as an arbitrary particle shape.

Furthermore, the validation of these models, and the simulation of application-oriented cases is essential in order to confirm the correctness on the one hand and to gain new, valuable insights on the other.

The following will be provided to support a successful, research-relevant thesis:

  • Workplace on the South Campus (if required)
  • Own computer for the time of the thesis (remotely and/or at the above mentioned workplace)
  • Access to high-performance computers (if required)

Contact:
Jan Marquardt
 E-Mail: jan marquardt does-not-exist.kit edu
Phone: +49 721 608-46171