| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/T23565/01 |
| Title: |
Scaling Properties in Particle-Laden Flows |
| Principal Investigator: |
Thomas, Professor P |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Warwick |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 2005 |
Ends: |
30 June 2008 |
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165,738
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Complex fluids & soft solids |
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Particle-laden flows are ubiquitous in engineering science (pharmaceutical industry, food processing, bio-technology). The physics governing their behaviour are not yet understood. Previously both applicants studied such flows independently with different objectives/approaches. Thomas investigated flows with aim of resolving technical issues/ engineering problems. Mullin studied physics of particle interactions. Convergence of interests developed during current four-month programme on particle-laden and granular flows (Newton Institute, U. of Cambridge). One key issue identified during the meeting which currently hampers substantial progress is lack of knowledge concerning scaling in particle-laden flows. Traditional methods for investigation are no longer applicable. Further progress in understanding is only possible if new techniques are applied and if the current parameter-regime boundaries for available data are substantially extended. Need to identify scaling behaviour over many orders of magnitude in relevant parameters. To this end a new, purpose-built largescale facility on industrial scales is required. This will be built during collaboration. Large-scale data need to be analysed with the new techniques developed by the physics nonlinear dynamicals system/chaos community concurrent with engineering techniques.
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