Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a modelling paradigm used to describe the spatial flow of fluids. In essence, it consists of solving a set of partial differential equations using numerical solution techniques.
At BIOMATH, CFD has been used for many applications, including the description of mixing patterns in wastewater treatment plants in terms of dead zones and recirculation, efficiency calculations for digesters, revealing the physics underlying membrane filtration, and even modelling of flow patterns in a sluice complex.