PCR Lab: Particle Conveyance Research Laboratory
PCR Lab: Particle Conveyance Research Laboratory
In Particle Conveyance Research Lab (PCR Lab), we work on various research activities related to particle properties and their behaviour in multiphase fluid systems, pipeline transport, and additive manufacturing. Here are some specific research areas where we are digging deeper and exploring:
In Particle Conveyance Research Lab (PCR Lab), we work on various research activities related to particle properties and their behaviour in multiphase fluid systems, pipeline transport, and additive manufacturing. Here are some specific research areas where we are digging deeper and exploring:
- Multiphase Flow Dynamics: Investigating the behavior of particles in multiphase fluid systems, including the interaction between different phases and their effects on flow behavior.
- Pipeline Transport Optimization: Developing methods to optimize the conveyance of particles through pipelines, considering factors such as particle size distribution, flow rates, and pipeline design.
- Additive Manufacturing Techniques: Exploring additive manufacturing processes to create novel materials or components using particle-based feedstocks, such as metal powders or polymer granules.
- Particle Properties Characterization: Studying the properties of particles, including size, shape, density, and surface characteristics, and how these properties influence their behavior during conveyance and processing including its application in Renewable Energy.
- Flow Behavior Analysis: Analyzing the flow behavior of particles in various fluid mediums, such as liquids, gases, or multiphase mixtures, to understand phenomena like particle segregation, agglomeration, or erosion.
- Transport System Design: Designing and optimizing transport systems for specific applications, such as pneumatic conveying systems, slurry pipelines, or powder handling equipment, to ensure efficient and reliable particle conveyance.
- Material Handling and Processing: Investigating methods for handling and processing particulate materials, including mixing, blending, sieving, and granulation, to achieve desired material properties and product characteristics.
- Renewable Energy: Optimize biomass processing, study sediment dynamics in waterways for hydropower, develop turbine surface for wind energy, innovate solar panel and its cleaning methods, and enhance filtration in geothermal systems. These efforts advance renewable energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, crucial for combating climate change.
- Modeling and Simulation: Developing mathematical models and computational simulations to predict and analyze particle behavior in complex flow environments, aiding in the design and optimization of conveyance systems.
By focusing on these areas of research, the Particle Conveyance Research Lab is contributing to the advancement in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, among others.
By focusing on these areas of research, the Particle Conveyance Research Lab is contributing to the advancement in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, among others.