Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics simulations of complex multiphase flows with surfactants
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Author(s)
Constante Amores, Cristian
Type
Thesis or dissertation
Abstract
In this thesis, I have worked on direct numerical simulations to elucidate the physics of vortex- surface interaction in turbulent multiphase jets for industrial mixing applications. The thesis topic focuses on understanding physics of interface breakup and coalescence, which exemplify situations wherein the interface undergoes topological transitions, e.g. filament breakup into drops, and merg- ing of drops/bubbles due to coalescence, accounting for surfactant-induced effects. These transitions involve the development of singularities where interfacial distances vanish and velocity fields diverge, requiring highly-specialised numerical techniques.
Version
Open Access
Date Issued
2020-11
Date Awarded
2021-02
Copyright Statement
Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial Licence
Advisor
Matar, Omar
Sponsor
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
British Petroleum Company
ICAM - International Centre for Advanced Materials
Grant Number
EPSRC (EP/L015579/1)
Publisher Department
Chemical Engineering
Publisher Institution
Imperial College London
Qualification Level
Doctoral
Qualification Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)