Michael Mansour

Background

About Michael Mansour

I am a researcher specializing in gas-liquid two-phase flows with a particular focus on turbomachinery, centrifugal pumps, inducers, and complex flow systems. My work integrates advanced non-intrusive optical diagnostics, such as Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), with high-fidelity numerical simulations to investigate multiphase flow behavior under challenging conditions. My research aims to enhance the understanding and performance of multiphase transport systems, especially in energy and industrial applications. I have extensively studied flows in helical pipes, pumps, inducers, and diffusers, contributing to improved designs for better mixing, phase interaction, and hydraulic stability. I have also focused on design optimization of impellers and inducers for two-phase flow applications. I hold a patent for the Coiled Flow Reverser (CFR), a novel helically coiled configuration that significantly improves flow mixing, heat and mass transfer, and reaction rates compared to traditional helical and curved flow designs. Additionally, I have submitted another patent application concerning grooved shroud designs for radial centrifugal pumps, aimed at enhancing gas-liquid transport and overall pump performance. My research is rooted in a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, turbomachinery design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with the goal of innovating and optimizing flow systems in modern engineering applications.