IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2025-C1442-MU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering

Completed Years of Study

2

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

-

Work Details

Duration

5 - 12 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

9000 INR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE India LC Manipal

Cost of lodging

-

Cost of living

4500 INR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

The option of Work from Home is available for this offer. In the case where the intern chooses to work from home, there will be no stipend provided. However, in the case where the intern opts to intern at the employer's address, a stipend will be provided for the period of internship.

Work description

Project Title: CFD analysis on upper respiratory human modelDetailed Project Description: The rise in pollution levels in recent years has led to an increase in pulmonary diseases. The accumulation of pollutant particles in the pulmonary tract is believed to contribute significantly to this trend. Understanding particle deposition mechanisms in human airways is crucial for developing better drug delivery systems. Aerosolized drugs are commonly used to treat pulmonary conditions. This study utilizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete element method (DEM) techniques to analyze airflow patterns and particle deposition. An idealized 3D CAD model will be developed based on existing literature, and a discretized finite-volume model will be tested for solution independence. A user-defined function (UDF) will simulate realistic breathing dynamics throughout the respiration cycle. Aerosol particles will be incorporated into the airflow domain, and analysis will be performed using the ANSYS FLUENT CFD solver. The study will investigate regions of high turbulence in the upper airways, secondary flow structures, bifurcations, and the glottal region. Additionally, it will examine turbulence in the oral cavity and oropharynx, as well as the distribution and deposition of aerosol particles in the alveolar sacs.Outcomes of the Project: • In-depth understanding of flow dynamics in various regions of respiratory cavity.• Extensive exploration of numerical simulation methods in ANSYS Fluent. Developing UDF for flow profile.• Developing key numerical modelling skills required for system modelling. Analyzing flow analysis results using ANSYS Fluent.Expected Results: Shear Stress, Velocity and pressure profile in different regions of respiratory cavity

Deadline

30.04.2025