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Schlieren-imaging

Schlieren-imaging

UCD’s Schlieren-imaging technology and how it can reduce the risks of COVID in the OR.

 

 

 

 OpenFOAM

OpenFOAM

An open-source toolbox for solid mechanics and fluid-solid interaction simulations based on the finite volume library OpenFOAM

 WindPearl

WindPearl

Improving the operations and maintenance cost of onshore wind energy, lowering the cost of energy and reducing uncertainties and around power production through bespoke data-driven, real-time forecasting algorithms and feature-detecting analytics with the capability of handling data of variable qualities, power production variation and early downtime detection with high accuracy

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Congratulations to Aidan Lee on his iMechE Frederic Barnes Waldron Best Student Award. Aidan explored chaotic systems using physics simulation in Blender and build some wonderful experiments. Latest News
Congratulations to Aidan Lee on his iMechE Frederic Barnes Waldron Best Student Award. Aidan explored chaotic systems using physics simulation in Blender and build some wonderful experiments.
Congratulations to Sophie Cassidy on being recognised for outstanding work using OpenFoam, Python, ANSYS and UCD’s HPC capabilities to deliver an innovative and entrepreneurial project. Latest News
Congratulations to Sophie Cassidy on being recognised for outstanding work using OpenFoam, Python, ANSYS and UCD’s HPC capabilities to deliver an innovative and entrepreneurial project.
Congratulations to Caroline Crowley on the recognition of her work on aerosol transport during HFNO. Caroline has also spent the summer working with us to simulate gas leaks during laparoscopy using ANSYS Latest News
Congratulations to Caroline Crowley on the recognition of her work on aerosol transport during HFNO. Caroline has also spent the summer working with us to simulate gas leaks during laparoscopy using ANSYS

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