Algorithms, Theory, and Applications for Fiber Coating Systems
PI: Dr. Hangjie Ji (Assistant Professor of Mathematics, NCSU)
Support: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Period of Performance: July 1st, 2023 – June 30th, 2026
Budget: $291,000
Summary: Thin liquid films flowing down a vertical fiber, known as fiber coating, is a fundamental component in many engineering applications including mass and heat exchangers for thermal desalination, water vapor and ultra-fine particle capture. The main objective of this project is to develop a hybrid numerical and machine learning framework to accelerate the computation and control for large-scale stiff problems that arise from fiber coating systems.