The surprising application of tornados in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals

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This project examines the behaviour of fluid that is spun and then decelerated rapidly in a container (e.g. a syringe body) as part of the process to detect foreign bodies within the manufacturing process. The collapse of the tornado creates an upwards motion within the fluid that then sets particles in motion, allowing their detection. The project will combine experimental and computational methods, so that the modelling work can be properly validated. In addition, you will work closely with staff from GlaxoSmithKline, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer, to bring new understanding to this important manufacturing process. There will also be the opportunity to add to our fundamental knowledge base in the area of dynamic rotating flows.