Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling of Supercritical Fluids
Start: Summer 2022 | Expected Effort: 10 Hrs/Wk
Location: GT Campus 95% | NEETRAC (Off-Campus) 5%
Background
Supercritical Insulation for Energy and Cost Efficiency (SCIENCE) is focused on understanding the physics of supercritical fluid mixtures, so that they may be used in a variety of high energy applications. Understanding the viscosity of these mixtures is essential for applications that require fast-moving parts, such as a circuit breaker or electrostatic motor. The finite element analysis of supercritical fluids will enable an understanding of the fluid dynamics properties of supercritical fluids.
Compensation: Hourly Pay
Responsibilities
- Review and improve previous FEA Model
- Model the drag force of EDISON circuit breaker contacts in supercritical fluid
- Compare incompressible, compressible, and partially compressible models of fluid flow
- Present final model to research team
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a Georgia Tech Student
- Basic Fluid Mechanics knowledge
- Familiarity with Computational Fluid Dynamics software (COMSOL, ANSYS, etc)
What to expect
- Position can be 100% remote, however, some in-person attendance is encouraged for meetings and camaraderie
- Potential for work to be included in publication due July 1
