MHD Modelling School 2019
Simulation of Liquid Metal Flows and Induction Heating Using Open Source Tools
14-18 OCTOBER 2019 / University of Latvia / Riga, Latvia
ABOUT
MHD Modelling School brings together professional lecturers, PhD students and open-source simulation software users from the fields of applied magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and induction heating of metals. It is an intensive hands-on course with the focus on contemporary tools modelling tools for industrial processes. The course also covers experimental methods used for verification of numerical models.
Hands-on sessions showcase open-source simulation software: Elmer, GetDP, OpenFOAM, EOF-Library. Pre- and post-processing packages Salome and ParaView are introduced.
Students receive tutorials and supporting materials for simulation exercises.
COURSE STRUCTURE
MHD Modelling School is a 5-day intensive course. The lectures will take place in the morning, followed by hands-on sessions in the afternoon (see the agenda) and time dedicated to individual project work to be presented at the end of the course. Individual consultations are provided on demand during work on individual assignments.
Training session and project work are organized in several parallel groups. Students choose one of the following thematic groups:
- Induction heating
- Electromagnetic mixing and pumping
- Quasi-levitation and free surface dynamics
- Bubble flows in magnetic field
- Electrovorticial flows
ORGANIZERS
- Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological Processes, Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry, University of Latvia (Dr. Andris Jakovics)
- Institute of Electrotechnology, Leibniz University Hannover (Prof. Bernard Nacke)
SUPPORTED BY
AGENDA (preliminary)
Monday, October 14
Morning |
Opening. Networking. Students introduce themselves. |
Lecture “Magnetic micro hydrodynamics” (prof. A. Cēbers – Univ. Latvia). |
Afternoon |
Lecture “Theoretical background of simulations” (Dr. V. Geža – Univ. Latvia / CENOS, M. Birjukovs – Univ. Latvia). |
Introduction to simulation software (V. Dzelme – Univ. Latvia, Dr. V. Geža – Univ. Latvia / CENOS). |
Evening |
Social meeting, informal dinner. |
Tuesday, October 15
Morning |
Lecture “Induction heating: modern applications and challenges” (prof. B. Nacke – Univ. Hannover). |
Lecture “Neutron imaging” (Dr. K. Thomsen, Dr. P. Trtik – Paul Scherrer Institute). |
Afternoon |
Groups and projects assignment, experimental lab visit. |
Students work in groups on their projects / consultations. |
Evening |
Old town walking tour (excursion). |
Wednesday, October 16
Morning |
Lecture „Cold crucible induction melting“ (Prof. E. Baake – Univ. Hannover). |
Lecture “Development of metallurgical processes using numerical modelling in industry” (Dr. S. Spitans – ALD Vacuum Technologies). |
Afternoon |
Experimental work in the lab. |
Students work in groups on their projects / consultations. |
Evening |
Free time. |
Thursday, October 17
Morning |
Lecture “Inductive measurement techniques for liquid metals” (Dr. T. Wondrak - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf). |
Lectures “Thermal convection in liquid metals under the influence of magnetic fields” and “The effect of natural and electromagnetically forced convection on dendritic growth in metal alloys” (Dr. S. Eckert - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf). |
Afternoon |
Students work in groups on their projects / consultations. |
Students work in groups on their projects / consultations. |
Evening |
Students work in groups on their projects / consultations (if necessary). |
Friday, October 18
Morning |
Students prepare their presentations. |
Students prepare their presentations. |
Afternoon |
Students present project results. |
Discussions. Closing. |
Evening |
Social dinner. |
LOCATION
University of Latvia, located in Riga, is the largest higher education and research institution in Latvia. It has > 14000 students and > 1100 academic staff. In total, there are > 300 researchers in Physics at the University of Latvia.
Since early 2019, the Department of Physics has relocated to a new Science building within the Tornakalns campus. The University of Latvia will celebrate its 100th birthday in September 2019 (Est. 1919).
Science building of the Tornakalns campus
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With a ~700k population, it is also the largest city in the Baltic states. Riga is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and its architecture reflects the various periods of the city′s history since 1201, from the traditional wooden architecture of the city center to one of the world's largest and best-preserved collections of Art Nouveau buildings.
"Riga" airport is busiest in the Baltic states with almost 90 direct flight destinations and convenient access by bus and car (18 min from campus, 21 min from the center of Riga).
Panorama view of Riga. Source: wikipedia.org
ORGANIZATION
Venue:
Campus University of Latvia, Riga, Jelgavas street 3
Transportation:
Bus No 22 from the airport to the city center (20 min, 2 EUR (by driver)).
Bus No 23 from city center (Elizabetes Str.) to university campus (10 min., 2 EUR (by driver))
Walking distance per bridge from old town approx. 15 min.
Online registration:
https://ej.uz/MHD2019
Participation fee:
Registration until 31 July – 150 EUR, after - 250 EUR
This includes course materials, coffee breaks, lunches, old-town walking tour, informal and social dinner.
Account for payment:
IBAN LV33TREL9150101000000
State treasury (Valsts kase)
TRELLV22XXX
Remark: "First name, Name, PhD school “Modelling of MHD processes”, 14-18 October 2019 (B-3841N)"
Accommodation:
Participants are kindly asked to book hotels themselves.
Low price accommodation is possible in hostels:
There are also affordable (if booked for October in advance) hotels near the venue:
Contact information:
Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological Processes
Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry
University of Latvia
Jelgavas Str. 3
Riga
LV-1004
Inese Suija Inese.Suija@lu.lv or Andris Jakovics Andris.Jakovics@lu.lv
Tourism information:
www.latvia.travel
www.liveriga.com
