Fluid Dynamics

Fluid dynamics track encompasses all aspects related to applied fluid dynamics. The main theme is to encourage the relevant novel ideas and research work carried out numerically and through experiments. The application areas include flows inspired from nature and flow analysis around the aerodynamic objects. It also covers the flow analysis carried out in automotive, civil, defense and process industries.

Information about the physics of the flow can be obtained from measurements in experimental test facilities or from flow visualization studies. However, there are some limitations and a full picture of flow fields is often hard to obtain from experimental studies. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a core research front in fluid dynamics. It is a technique to model and analyze fluid flow using a computer simulation. CFD techniques can be applied to solve industrial flow problems especially in complex flow situations of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics.

The IBCAST provides an opportunity to researchers to benefit from mutual exchange of ideas, discuss their queries and problems with the experts as well as to explore the new avenues in research fronts. This track covers the following areas:

• Aerodynamics: Theoretical, Computational and Experimental Aspects
• Aerothermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Air Intakes: Design, Analysis and Optimization
• Air-breathing Propulsion: Design, Analysis and Testing
• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Gas Dynamics
• Hydrodynamics: Theoretical, Computational and Experimental Aspects
• Microfluidics
• Multiphase Flows
• Static and Dynamic Stability and Controllability of Aerial and Submersible Vehicles
• Wind Tunnel: Design, Testing and Visualization Techniques
• High and Low-speed Wind Tunnel: Design Trends and Latest Techniques in Testing
• Captive Trajectory Simulation (CTS): Challenges and Current Trends

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