PhD Position Numerical Modelling of Particle-Laden Emulsions

University - Mechanical engineering
Match Rate
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Stage
Ph.D
Duration
48 month
Fund
25000 USD
Fee
135 CAD
Deadline
Aug 31, 2024
Start
Jan 13, 2025

About the position

A PhD position is available in my research group, which is focused on numerical modelling of multiphase flows. The project involves developing numerical techniques based on the lattice Boltzmann method to perform direct numerical simulations of laminar and turbulent emulsion flows laden with solid particles. This project is funded by the NSERC Alliance Advantage Grant in collaboration with Syncrude Canada Ltd. The project's overarching goal is to improve bitumen recovery, a continuing primary focus of the oils sand industry that leads to two essential objectives: production and environmental sustainability. Improved bitumen recovery minimizes the loss of valuable resources, making more efficient use of the available assets while reducing the need for additional extraction efforts, minimizing energy and water consumption and leading to lower GHG emissions. If you are a curious person who enjoys learning and working in the areas of numerical methods, programming, and fluid mechanics and communicates well in English, I welcome your application! This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international applicants with relevant Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degrees. he successful candidate will work in a supporting and inspiring environment that facilitates their successful progression. The technical and professional development training will be specific to the candidate to target their preferred career path and personal growth. The candidate will have opportunities to participate in national and international conferences.

Exam Requirements

IELTS
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Overall
6.5
TOEFL
Listening
21
Reading
21
Writing
21
Speaking
21
Overall
90

Research Interests

  • Numerical modeling
  • direct numerical simulations (DNSs)
  • liquid-liquid systems
  • computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Duties and Responsibilities

  • A Master of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Be admitted to the Mechanical Engineering PhD Program with the following minimum admission requirements
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Professor

Dr. Alexandra Komrakova

Associate Professor
Bio

The physics of turbulent multiphase flows is one of the most interesting areas in engineering and science. Multiphase systems are composed of at least a carrier (continuous) phase, which is typically liquid or gas, and the dispersed phase, which can be gas, liquid, or solid. My specific interest is the behaviour of systems of two fluids separated by a deformable interface: gas/liquid dispersions and liquid/liquid emulsions. These systems are used in numerous applications in engineering processes and everyday life: production of consumable goods (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals); oil and gas transportation; and chemical engineering (emulsification, phase separation, polymerization). The complexity of two immiscible fluid flow gives rise to numerous fundamental questions of fluid mechanics. The ability to control turbulent multiphase systems is challenging and it is a major factor for the safe and efficient operation of any processes involving dispersions and emulsions.