Dr. Robert Kasper

I am a research assistant at the University of Rostock - Chair of Modeling and Simulation (LeMoS), working in the field of numerical modeling and simulation of particle-laden turbulent flows. My research is primarly focused on interactions between local flow structures - generated through structured heat transfer surfaces as commonly used in heat exchangers - and the occuring particle dynamics as well as their influence on particle deposition. Turbulent flow fields and particle motions are resolved in space and time by Eulerian-Lagrangian large-eddy simulations (LES) using high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Additionally, I am involved in the education of undergraduate students as lecturer for ship hydrodynamics and mathematical modeling of turbulent flows.

Research Assistant

2015 - Present · Chair of Modeling and Simulation, University of Rostock

Modeling and simulation of particle-laden, turbulent channel flows including structured heat transferring channel walls. Lecturer in ship hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Student Assistant

2013 - 2014 · Chair of Modeling and Simulation, University of Rostock

Evaluation of hybrid URANS/LES turbulence models for aerodynamic applications.

Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering

2015 - 2021 · University of Rostock, Germany

Thesis: Numerical modeling and simulation of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces using multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

2012 - 2014 · University of Rostock, Germany

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering

2008 - 2012 · Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany

Journal Articles

2021. D Janke, S Swaminathan, S Hempel, R Kasper, T. Amon. Particulate Matter Dispersion Modeling in Agricultural Applications: Investigation of a Transient Open Source Solver. Agronomy 11 (11), 2246.

2020. H Deponte, R Kasper, S Schulte, W Augustin, J Turnow, N Kornev, S Scholl. Experimental and numerical approach to resolve particle deposition on dimpled heat transfer surfaces locally and temporally. Chemical Engineering Science 227, 115840.

2019. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 79, 108462.

2018. R Kasper, H Deponte, A Michel, J Turnow, W Augustin, S Scholl, N Kornev. Numerical investigation of the interaction between local flow structures and particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 71, 68-79.

2018. J Turnow, R Kasper, N Kornev. Flow structures and heat transfer over a single dimple using hybrid URANS-LES methods. Computers & Fluids 172, 720-727.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Numerical modeling and simulation of particulate fouling of structured heat transfer surfaces using a multiphase Euler-Lagrange approach. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 115, 932-945.

Proceedings

2020. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Numerical investigation of heat transfer and particulate fouling in turbulent channel flows over dimpled surfaces. 5th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC5), April 5-8, 2020, New Orleans-LA, USA.

2019. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Prediction of particulate fouling on structured surfaces using multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES. 11th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP11), July 30 - August 2, 2019, Southampton, UK.

2018. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. 9th International Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass transfer (THMT-18), July 10-13, 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Analysis of the thermo-hydraulic performance of structured heat transfer surfaces under consideration of particulate fouling using a multiphase Euler-Lagrange approach. 12th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW12), July 24-27, 2017, Exeter, UK.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Numerical investigation of the interaction between local flow structures and particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. 10th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP10), July 6-9, 2017, Chicago-IL, USA.

2017. J Turnow, R Kasper, N Kornev. Flow structures and heat transfer over a single dimple using hybrid URANS-LES methods. 10th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP10), July 6-9, 2017, Chicago-IL, USA.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Thermo-hydraulic analysis of structured heat transfer surfaces under consideration of particulate fouling using a multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian method. Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning Conference XII, June 11-16, 2017, Aranjuez (Madrid), Spain.

2016. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Simulation of particle fouling and its influence on friction loss and heat transfer on structured surfaces using Phase changing mechanism. 7th International Conference on Vortex Flows and Vortex Models (ICVFM 2016), September 19-22, 2016, Rostock, Germany.

2016. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Simulation of Particulate Fouling and its Influence on Friction Loss and Heat Transfer on Structured Surfaces using Phase-Changing Mechanism. 11th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW11), June 26-30, 2016, Guimarães, Portugal.

2015. R Kasper, J Turnow, J Klunker, N Kornev. Simulation of particle fouling and its influence on friction loss and heat transfer on structured surfaces using Phase changing mechanism. 8th International Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass transfer (THMT-15), September 15-18, 2015, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Fluids (MDPI)
• Experimental Heat Transfer (Taylor & Francis)
• International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (Elsevier)

• Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft e.V. (German Society for Maritime Technology)
• Gesellschaft für Sicherheitspolitik e.V. (German Society for Security Policy)
• Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V. (German Atlantic Association)

Mechanisms of particle fouling on structured heat exchanger surfaces I (DFG)

Mechanisms of particle fouling on structured heat exchanger surfaces II (DFG)

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