Speaker: Reed Ogrosky (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Viscous liquid films coating the interior of a tube occur in a variety of applications. If the film is thick enough, it may pinch off and form a plug, occluding the tube. In this talk I will discuss recent work examining the impact of surfactant, slip, and viscosity stratification on plug formation in a model for film flow. Implications for understanding occlusion in human airways will be discussed.
Time: February 17, 2023 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: LeConte 440
Host: Paula Vasquez