Following position for promising student still available as of April 2013

FINAL YEAR PROJECT / MASTER THESIS / DIPLOMARBEIT
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Title:
Simulation of particle deposition in turbulent flows

Background:
The Institute of Fluid Dynamics of the research centre Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf investigates the transport, deposition and resuspension of
nuclear aerosols in advanced gas cooled reactors (GEN IV, HTR). Radioactive
graphite particles deposits and/or reenters the turbulent flow during operation
in the primary circuit. The amount of nuclear aerosol dust that might escape
from the primary circuit to the containment in the event of a depressurisation
is a key issue for the development and certification of these reactors.

Tasks:
The effect of wall roughness on deposition of aerosol particles in turbulent
flows is to be investigated. The work will involve implementation/improvement of
a LES model in OpenFOAM. It will then be coupled with a particle-tracking algorithm.

Skills:
Fluid mechanics
Knowledge of C/C++ 
A good grasp of English

Duration:
6-7 Months

Financial compensation:
yes

Contact person:
Dr. Gregory Lecrivain
Institut für Fluiddynamik
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden
Tel .	: +49 351-260-3768
Fax .	: +49 351-260-1-3768
E-Mail	: g.lecrivain@hzdr.de


Internet:
http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pOid=38466&pNid=3016