We are excited to share that our research group made a strong showing at the ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) held in Portland, OR, from November 17–21, 2024. Our team presented six technical papers and two posters, highlighting our ongoing efforts in experimental fluid dynamics, plasma-flow interactions, and multiphase transport phenomena.
Presented Papers:
- Effects of Water Droplet Impact on the Flow Characteristics in Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Actuation
J. Ahumada Lazo, MD S. Sarwar, P. Lelikov, and Y. Liu
This study explores how droplet impingement modifies flow fields driven by plasma actuation, with implications for active flow control in wet environments. - Characterization of Droplet Dynamics Under Impact of A Shockwave Interacting with A Solid Surface
J. Giacoma, J. Ahumada Lazo, H. Zhang, and Y. Liu
This work experimentally captures the complex dynamics of droplet breakup and rebound under shockwave-solid interaction—relevant to shock/blast protection. - Unveiling the Voltage-Current Characteristics of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma in Interaction with Water Droplets at Varied Temperatures
MD S. Sarwar, J. Ahumada Lazo, P. Lelikov, and Y. Liu
Investigates how water droplets at different temperatures affect plasma properties, offering new insights into plasma-liquid interface physics. - Characterization of Wake Flow Dynamics and Energy Transport in Vortex-Induced Vibration Systems: A Low Reynolds Number Investigation
J. Albano, I. Avros, A. Fershalov, P. Orlandini, N. Elvin, and Y. Liu
A low-Reynolds-number experimental study of wake and energy transport in vibrating structures, aiming to improve flow-energy harvesting techniques. - An Experimental Study on the Evaporation Characteristics of Free-Suspended Droplet of Monoethanolamine Solutions
H. Zhang, T. Misztal, and Y. Liu
Examines evaporation behavior in suspended MEA droplets, relevant for carbon capture and solvent regeneration processes. - An Experimental-based Analytical Study on the Sublimation Process of Frozen Colloidal Droplet
X. Zhang, H. Zhang, and Y. Liu
A combined experimental-analytical investigation into the sublimation of frozen colloidal systems—important in cryopreservation and atmospheric processes.
We’re proud of the contributions made by our team members and the fruitful discussions these works sparked at the conference. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from our lab!