Dr. Vorhauer, Nicole
Dr. Nicole Vorhauer
Universitätsplatz 2,
39106, Magdeburg,
G10-243
Research topic
Pore Network Models for Drying: Comparison of the discrete micro models with macro models and experiments
Supervisors
Prof. E. Tsotsas , Dr. Marc Prat (Institut de Mécanique des Fluides de Toulouse)
Academic Background
| since 2007 | Research assistant and PhD student at the Insitute of Process Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg |
| 18.09.2018 | Defence: Experiment based development of a non-isothermal pore network model with secondary capillary invasion |
| 2018 - 2010 | Binational Cotutelle de Thèse in cooperation with Institut de Mécanique des Fluides de Toulouse (Dr. Marc Prat); Support by DFH (Deutsch-Französische Hochschule) |
| 2007 | Diploma thesis: Evaluation of the influence of liquid films on the rebound behaviour of elastic plastic granules (Untersuchung des Einflusses von Flüssigkeitsschichten auf das Stoßverhalten elastisch-plastischer Granulate); Supervisor: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Heinrich |
| 2007 | Student Research Thesis (Studienarbeit): Experimental and model-based evaluation of a novel microseparator concept combining aspects of classical distillation and pervaporation; Supervisor: Prof. Dr .-Ing. Kai Sundmacher (Max-Planck-Institute Magedeburg) |
| 2002-2007 | Diploma studies in Process Engineering at the Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg |
| 2002 | Abitur of German Secondary School in Gymnasium Burg, Burg. |
Research Interests
- Drying under non-isothermal conditions
- Experimental investigation of drying in SiO2 micro models
- Investigation of capillary liquid films
- Process design, modelling and simulation with discrete pore network models
- Parameter extraction from micro models for application in (continuous) macro models
- Application of percolation theory and scaling laws
Publications
| - Vorhauer N., Y.J. Wang, R. Kharagani, E. Tsotsas, M. Prat (2015), Drying with formation of capillary rings in a model porous medium, submitted to Transport in Porous Media |
| - Vorhauer N., E. Tsotsas, M. Prat (2014), Isothermal drying in the presence of capillary liquid films - comparison of experiments with pore network simulations in a model system, IDS 2014, Lyon, France, August 24-27, 2014 |
| - Vorhauer N., Q. T. Tran, T. Metzger, E. Tsotsas and M. Prat (2013), Experimental investigation of drying in a model porous medium: influence of thermal gradients, Drying Technology Journal, 31 (8), 920-929 |
| - Prat M., S. Veran-Tissoires, N. Vorhauer, T. Metzger and E. Tsotsas (2012), Fractal phase distribution and drying: impact on two-phase zone scaling and drying time dependence, Drying Technology Journal, 30 (11-12),1129-1135 |
| - Vorhauer N., T. Metzger and E. Tsotsas (2010), Extraction of effective parameters for continuous drying model from discrete pore network model, Drying 2010, Vol. A, 415-422, Magdeburg, Germany |
| - Vorhauer N., T. Metzger and E. Tsotsas (2009), Empirical macroscopic model for drying of porous media based on pore networks and scaling theory, Drying Technology Journal, 28 (8), 9911000 |
| - Metzger T., N. Vorhauer and E. Tsotsas (2008), Use of pore networks for macroscopic modelling of drying, Drying 2008, Vol. A, 242-249, Hyderabad, India |