Currently, computational equipment offers the possibility of using finite, discrete element and computational fluid dynamics methods (FEM, DEM and CFD) to simulate laboratory or, in some cases, real-condition experiments. The FEM is mainly used for structural analysis of solid bodies and geometries. The CFD is for understanding and predicting fluid flow or heat transfer during the liquid motion. The DEM makes granular material simulations. This method is becoming more popular because of its broader possibilities in agriculture, food processing, mining, pharmaceutical product development, etc. These methods are coupled to each other for the more complex tasks and better quality of results, but it requires more accuracy and a higher level of knowledge to get a correct result.
Dr. Samir Albadri is an Assistant professor currently working at the University of Baghdad / Department of Agricultural Machines and Equipment. After graduation from the Department of Plant, Soils, and Agricultural Systems, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The project was ‘Hybrid cooling to extend the saleable shelf life of some fruits and vegetables’. Samir worked at the University of Baghdad since 2004. Interested areas, Farm Machinery and Equipment, Farm Building, Postharvest, Extended shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
Prof. Dawid Stawski is a Professor at Lodz University of Technology, Poland. Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Division of Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of Polymers. Since 2009, he has given lectures abroad in Norway, Germany, Iceland, Belarus and Hungary 26 times.
Dr. Daniela Angelova has PhD in the Technology of natural and synthetic fuels. she is the Chief assistant professor in the Department of “Textile, leather, and Fuels”, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy – Sofia, Bulgaria. Her research area is environmental problems related to the processing and use of petroleum and petroleum products; biosorbents, biofuels; and sustainable development.