Core investigators
Boris V. Balakin
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
professor in fluid mechanics
computational studies of industrial systems with special focus on multiphysics-related phenomena: radiation, casting, boiling, conjugate heat transfer, combustion and chemical reactions. Numerical modelling of aforementioned events by means of computational fluid dynamics is of particular interest. Advanced non-invasive experimental techniques for CFD validation.
Pawel Kosinski
professor at University of Bergen
http://folk.uib.no/nfyku/nfypk/
multiphase flows, process safety, fluid dynamics, CFD, gas/dust explosions, combustion, thermodynamics, chemical reaction kinetics, combustion engines, heat transfer, hydrates, molecular dynamics, numerical methods, process technology, fuel cells, solid mechanics, strength of materials, CAD.
Kirill V. Kutsenko
associate professor and department lead at NRNU Moscow Engineering Physics Institute
https://home.mephi.ru/en/users/1435/public
heat transfer, evaporation and boiling with a particular focus at complex industrial systems: steam generators, turbines, cryogenic devices and digital twins.
Alex C. Hoffmann
professor at University of Bergen
https://folk.uib.no/nfyah/mps.html
chemical engineering, multiphase and numerical techniques in fluid dynamics. prof. Hoffmann is active in a variety of cross-disciplinary research projects and has been engaged in the field of fluid mechanics for many years, being the internationally recognized scientist for over 40 years
Talal Rahman
professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
http://home.hib.no/ansatte/tra/
advanced computational models and techniques, including multiscale and domain decomposition for problems, arising in fluid flow and image processing
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PhD candidates
Shihao Wei
PhD candidate at the University of Bergen
CFD-PBM simulations of direct absorption solar collectors
Pavel G. Struchalin
Engineer-Physicist
postdoc
production and characterization of nanofluids, experimental studies of direct absorption solar collectors and photothermal steam generators
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Nanofluids for Energy and Process Technology: research group at WNUAS
Victoria Popsueva
associate professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, mathematical modeling for solar energy systems
Andres Franklin Olivares Lopez
associate professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
mathematical modeling for solar energy systems, meteorological measurements, wind power, small hydropower
Anna Kosinska
associate professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
nanoparticle errosion, fluid mechanics, mechanical engineering, computational fluid dynamics
Yansong Zhao
associate professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
ionic fluids, nanofluids, wax, analytical chemistry
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Alumni
Edda Torsdottir Ulset
Master In Energy
– lab -set up for the project
– comparing different types of nanofluids and concentrations of these with regards to mass change, fluid and vapour temperature vs time
– steam purity inspection
Melodia Lucas Perez
Master in Process Technology
numerical studies of heating by direct light absorption on nanofluid to understand how different parameters affect the process
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