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Richard O. Buckius
Division Director

Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulics

Sub-element for the Fluid and Particle Systems Program

Program Director: Dr. Michael W. Plesniak

The Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulics Program supports fundamental research in the basic mechanisms governing the motion of fluids.  These include Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, and motion of coastal waters.  Research proposed should contribute to the basic understanding of fluid dynamics, thus enabling the better design, predictability, efficiency and control of systems that involve dynamics of fluids.

Main research areas covered by the program:

• Motion of Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids
• Dynamics of Coastal Water
• Turbulence

Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulics: Current Research Focus

Turbulence--
Instabilities; Transition to Turbulence; Turbulence in Variable Density Fluids; Flow Control

Complex Fluids--
Polymer and Composites Flows; Liquid Crystals; Biofluids

Free Surface Flows--
Costal Waves; Wave Structure Interactions

Sediment Transport--
Bed and Suspension Transport

Micro- and Nano-Fluid Mechanics--
Non-Classical Models; Novel Experimental Techniques

Fluid Mechanics of Novel Systems--
Insect Flight; Cavitation; Environmental Fluid Mechanics
 

• Other Related Program Areas and Sites:

Particulate and Multiphase Processes

Send email Dr. Michael W. Plesniak at mplesnia@nsf.gov for further information.

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23-Sep-2004