Understanding the behaviour of fibre-laden drops is critical due to their presence in various industrial applications, including microelectronics fabrication, portable medical devices, and biofuel production. Our work focuses on the numerical simulation of fibre-laden drops, specifically investigating a single long deformable fibre within a drop impacting a solid substrate. The study aims to elucidate the dynamic interactions between the fibre and the drop. Key objectives include determining the changes in drop dynamics due to the fibre and observing fibre deformation upon impact.

This work will involve computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particularly finite volume methods, with a focus on interface tracking using the Volume of Fluid approach. The simulation will incorporate surface wettability to enhance our understanding of elasto-capillary interactions, offering insights relevant to real-world applications.

We are seeking a motivated student with prior experience in CFD (preferably OpenFOAM) or similar modelling software.

Requirements:

    Enrolled in a degree program such as Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computational Modelling and Simulation
    Strong interest in particle-fluid dynamics and numerical simulations
    Preliminary experience in CFD, ideally with OpenFOAM
    Basic coding skills, preferably in C++

Conditions:

    Immediate start possible
    Duration of internship or thesis as per university regulations
    Remuneration available, scholarship holders (e.g. ERASMUS+) are welcome