Brian Helenbrook
Associate Professor
362 CAMP
Clarkson University
PO Box 5725
Potsdam, NY 13699-5725
Phone: 315-268-2204
Fax: 315-268-6695
E-mail: helenbrk@clarkson.edu
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Publications
Research Page
Educational Background
B.S., University of Notre Dame (1991)
Ph.D., Princeton University (1997)
Teaching
ME515 - Introduction to Finite Elements
ES330 - Fluid Mechanics
ME531 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research
Dr. Helenbrook research interests are mainly in the development and application of new numerical simulation techniques for fluid-flows; specific flows of interest are two-phase flows and combusting flows.
One aspect of this research is the development of new numerical algorithms that are accurate and efficient for practical engineering problems. Some specific numerical techniques of interest for accomplishing this goal are spectral/hp finite element methods, parallel computing, multigrid methods, and preconditioning/iteration techniques.
The second aspect of his research is the application of these algorithms for studying practical engineering problems. Typical problems include the break-up of liquid fuel droplets, spray atomization, flow over boat hulls, and turbulent premixed combustion. Some example calculations follow.
More information can be found on his research web site and in his publication list