Master thesis; Engineered Surfaces for Skin Friction Drag Reduction

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Motivation
Minimizing fluid drag is essential for diverse engineering applications, particularly in channel flow and water transport pipeline systems. The motivation for this research project is to develop low-resistance pipes, which would save energy by lowering the required pumping power to transport water.

Opportunities for Master's Theses :
As a prospective candidate, your responsibilities would encompass:

• Making a Flow Visualization Setup: To establish a robust flow visualization setup, we will consider but not limited to both Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Particle Tracking methods as strong candidates. The final decision on the optimal experimental flow visualization method will be made collaboratively. This process will include setting up the optical and laser systems, as well as the laser sheet, within our state-of-the-art laser laboratory.
• The setup is needed for characterization of turbulent flow within the channel and exploration of the mechanisms involved in drag reduction

Qualifications:

We are seeking people who:

• Possess interest in optical flow measurement methods, especially PIV or PT.
• Are fluent in written and spoken English.
• Have interest to work in a high-tech laboratory.
• Have a background in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Are either EU citizens or non-EU citizens already enrolled in a Dutch university and residing in the Netherlands.