Mathematicians discover how to stop sloshing
Transporting dangerous liquids could soon be safer thanks to new slosh-reducing techniques developed by the University of Surrey.
Applied mathematicians at Surrey have found that two or three porous baffles dividing a tank calm sloshing better than a commonly used single separator. But the returns diminish as more baffles are added.
The findings and improved understanding of how external movement impacts the way liquids slosh could help mathematicians and engineers design better tankers to transport liquids on land or at sea, and could also be used in tuned liquid dampers, which reduce the sway of skyscrapers in earthquakes and high winds.
This fundamental research demonstrates the potential impact of maths research, as a result of our mathematical sciences small grants investment.Jane Turner, EPSRC’s Director of Research Base
This fundamental research demonstrates the potential impact of maths research, as a result of our mathematical sciences small grants investment.
The paper is published in the Journal of Engineering Mathematics.
The research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, part of UKRI.
It helps to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).
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