Fluid dynamics
Diving into pools of laser-melted metals
31 Jan 2023A newly-developed computational platform simulates the complex dynamics of materials melting upon contact with lasers, enabling more robust manufacturing practices.
Going with the flow
13 Oct 2022A*STAR researchers blend the physics of particle dynamics with complex computational simulations to gauge the risk of catching COVID-19 in different social settings.
Mapping cough droplets in flight
4 Jan 2021Computational models show that there’s much more to COVID-19 transmission than the airborne-or-droplet binary.
Flow simulations made simple and stable
11 Dec 2019Factoring in the conservation of mass makes simulations of two-phase flows more stable and accurate.
Bursting through for a bubble solution
23 Feb 2016A simple fluid dynamics model accurately
predicts how bubbles impact on solid surfaces
Drops keep falling…
12 May 2015An expression for droplet deformation promises to simplify calculations for a wide range of applications
Resolving shockwaves more accurately
16 Jul 2013A new computational scheme enables more stable simulations of shockwaves in fluids and may be scalable for large engineering designs
The mechanics of prosthetic heart valves
18 Dec 2012Computer simulations of blood flow through mechanical heart valves could pave the way for more individualized prosthetics