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PhD Scholarship in Computational Fluid Dynamics of turbulence in non-Newtonian fluids

Date:

Until 15 May 2013

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Contact:

Murray Rudman

murray.rudman@monash.edu

+61 3 990 52070 or +61 3 990 53628

Research Field: Computational Fluid Dynamics

1. Scheme Summary

This Ph.D. project will involve CFD modelling of turbulence in a class of non-Newtonian fluids known as shear thinning fluids.  This type of fluid approximates many minerals suspension, in particular high concentration tailings suspensions.  Their flow in pipes, flumes and free-forming channels is an important consideration in the mining industry and impacts on energy use, tailings disposal stability, water recovery and sustainability of the operation.

The project will focus on undertaking Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) of turbulent flow using a Spectral Element code developed at Monash University and extracting an understanding of how rheology modifies turbulence as well as the likely consequences of this modification.  We aim to investigate how to extend the code to simulate the creation and meandering of self-formed channels.

This project will be undertaken in collaboration with CSIRO, AMIRA and a number of major mining companies.

2. Number on Offer: One Only

3. Opening Date:  25 March 2013                                                Closing Date: 15 May 2013

Value:  A$25, 653 p.a. PLUS up to A$6,000 p.a. top up depending on relevant background

 Scholarship Duration

 3 years

4.  Eligibility Level   B.Eng. or B.Sc with Honours 1 (equivalent)                              

5.  Contact Details 

Professor Murray Rudman

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeering

Monash University
Clayton Vic 3800, Australia

Phone Number: +61-3-9902-4627

Email Address: murray.rudman@monash.edu

6.  Application Details

Application Method: Via e-mail only

Website Address

Details of the project and of the application process can be found here.