Tachie, Mark (University of Manitoba)|Tachie, Mark (Université du Manitoba)

Purpose

A novel numerical and experimental research program is proposed to investigate the mixing and turbulence characteristics of free jets, and jets that are offset from a solid wall or free surface. These jets occur in many engineering applications. The main goal of the research is to provide scientific understanding of turbulence mixing in these jets and create a repository of high-quality databases that will enable the research community to develop reliable predictive tools for turbulent jets. The short-term objectives, which will be achieved over the next 5 years, are to understand how changes in nozzle geometry affects turbulence characteristics of free jets, and to evaluate the effects of offset distance of a jet from a rigid wall or free surface on turbulent transport phenomena. Over this 5-year cycle, 16 HQP (5 PhD, 1 MSc and 10 BSc) will be trained to perform novel experiments and numerical simulations that will enable them to develop a thorough understanding of turbulent jets. They will develop skills that will prepare them for employment in academia or diverse industries of socio-economic importance to Canada.