Sokhna Diop

• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge. E.g., reading through approximately 10 articles a day
• Numerical simulation of thermal spray guns (HVAF and HVOF) using Ansys fluent.
• Developed a model to predict particle oxidation during flight and understand the microstructure of turbine engine coatings.
• Validation of results is achieved through experiments such as scanning electron microscopes and focused ion beams.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Writing manuscript.
• Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

• Shenyang|Academies Projects (internship) undertaken: Heat Exchanger using Tube|Team work

This project was based on the exchange of heat, which is used in various industries. A shell and tube exchanger consists of several tubes mounted inside the cylindrical shell. Two fluids can exchange the heat so in a tube one fluid flows through the tube while other flow over the outside of the tube. Therefore, the fluid can be single phase or it can be two phases. The flow arrangement can be either parallel or cross flow.