Research
The CFD & HSE Simulation Research Group utilizes advanced numerical techniques to address critical challenges in industrial process safety, occupational health and safety, indoor air quality, air pollution, multiphase flows, chemical reaction engineering, porous scale modelling, and public health. Through rigorous numerical simulations, we provide in-depth understanding and predictive capabilities for complex phenomena across these interconnected domains. Furthermore, we are increasingly incorporating AI/ML algorithms with our numerical data obtained to provide enhanced critical insights, achieve more accurate predictions, faster analysis, and optimized solutions for a wide spectrum of vital industrial and public health issues. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a deeper understanding of complex phenomena and facilitates the development of more effective strategies for enhancing safety, health, and environmental protection.
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
In the realm of occupational health and safety, we utilize CFD to assess worker exposure to airborne contaminants, heat stress, and other physical hazards within workplaces. Our simulations can optimize ventilation designs, evaluate the effectiveness of personal protective equipment, and inform strategies to minimize occupational risks, ultimately fostering healthier and safer working conditions. In addition, via online surveys and questionnaires, we are trying to evaluate the common occupational health hazards among workers for different industrial sectors (e.g. oil & gas, drilling operations and exploration, petrochemicals, manufacturing, etc.) and study their health effects and risks. Moreover, we study the prediction of safety factors on safety compliance to substantial accident risks and provide meaningful and practical recommendations. This will allow us to enhance the safety compliance level and identify essential risks, improve safety culture, comply with safety rules and procedures.
Pulling out of drill hole, Turner Valley oil field, Alberta Provincial Archives of Alberta, P1983.