Activities at FHNW
- Lecturer at the FHNW Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering
- Responsible for the profile Energy and Environment at the Master of Science in Engineering MSE
Profile
Teaching
Teaching activities Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced simulation and validation
- Computational fluid dynamics - simulation
- Advanced fluid mechanics
- Fluid mechanics
- Student projects
- Bachelor Thesis
Teaching activities Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
- Two-phase flows with heat and mass transfer
- Student projects and Bachelor Thesis
Research
Application oriented research and development (aR&D), current projects:
- ConforMJet (2009-2013) - Waterjet technology of the future
- Autarky (1st phase, 2014-2017): Blue Diversion Autarky - Sewage Treatment off the Grid
- Projects granted by the CTI - Commission for Technology and Innovation and the Aargau Research Foundation
Several engineering services and studies
Publications
Selected Publications:
J. Bopp, D. A. Weiss, «On the origin of the centreline velocity overshoot in the entrance region of a turbulent pipe flow», International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Volume 172, Part A, February 2022, 107256
Lüscher P., Bochsler J., Weiss D. A., Huber M., Löffel K., van Nieulande R., Duda T. (2019): Numerical and experimental investigation of pressure-swirl nozzles produced by additive manufacturing. ILASS–Europe 2019, 29th Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, Paris, France, 2-4 September 2019.
Rubinetti, D., Weiss, D. A. (2018). Acoustically Triggered Harvesting of Nanometer Airborne Particles-A Numerical Model for the Ultrasonic Manipulation. International Journal of Multiphysics, 12(4).
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Chaudhuri A., Kraniotis D. (2018): Modeling Approach to Facilitate Thermal Energy Management in Buildings with Phase Change Materials. 2018 COMSOL Conference in Lausanne (CH), 22-24 Oct 2018.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Chaudhuri A., Kraniotis D. (2018): Convective Melting Modeling Approach for Phase Change Materials with Variable Boundary Heating. 59th Scandinavian Conference on Simulation and Modeling, Oslo (N), 26-28 Sept 2018.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A. (2018): FVM-Modeling of Continuity-Coupled Electrical Charge Submitted to Incompressible Flow with OpenFOAM®. 59th Scandinavian Conference on Simulation and Modeling, Oslo (N), 26-28 Sept 2018.
Deflorin M., Weiss D. A. (2018): Predicting cavitation occurrence in simplified fuel injector based on geometrical considerations. ICLASS 2018, 14th Triennial International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, Chicago (IL, USA), 22-26 July 2018.
Rubinetti D., Weiss, D. A. (2018): Ultrasound-driven fluid motion - Modelling approach. Int. J. Multiphysics 12, 1.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Egli W. (2017): Corona discharge - A fully coupled numerical approach verified and validated. Int. J. Multiphysics 11, 375.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Wahlen A., Müller J. (2016): Numerical Modeling and Validation Concept for Acoustic Streaming Induced by Ultrasonic Treatment. 2016 COMSOL Conference in Munich (D), 12-14 Oct 2016.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Egli W. (2016): Konzept zur Modellierung und numerischen Berechnung von elektrostatischen Partikelabscheidern am Beispiel von Kleinfeuerungsanlagen. Gefahrstoffe - Reinhaltung der Luft 76, 203.
Rubinetti D., Weiss D. A., Egli W. (2015): Electrostatic Precipitators-Modelling and Analytical Verification Concept. 2015 COMSOL Conference in Grenoble (F), 14-16 Oct 2015.
Balz R., Mokso R., Narayanan C., Weiss D. A., Heiniger K. C. (2013): Ultra-fast X-ray particle velocimetry measurements within an abrasive water jet. Exp. Fluids 54, 1476.
Narayanan C., Balz R., Weiss D. A., Heiniger K. C. (2013): Modelling of abrasive particle energy in water jet machining. J. Materials Processing Technology 213, 2201.
Yarin A. L., Weiss D. A., Brenn G., Rensink D. (2002): Acoustically levitated drops: drop oscillation and break-up driven by ultrasound modulation. Int. J. Multiphase Flow 28, 887.
Weiss D. A., Yarin A. L. (1999): Single drop impact onto liquid films: neck distortion, jetting, tiny bubble entrainment, and crown formation. J. Fluid Mech. 385, 229.
Yarin A. L., Weiss D. A. (1995): Impact of drops on solid surfaces: self-similar capillary waves, ans splashing as a new type of kinematic discontinuity. J. Fluid Mech. 283, 141.
Egolf P. W., Olsen J. L., Röhricht B., Weiss D. A. (1991): Second sound induced relief on the surface of superfluid helium, its loss of stability and the transition from quasiperiodicity to turbulence. Physica B 169, 217.