Matheus Rover Barbieri has successfully completed his dissertation, developing important insights for optimizing the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) process – a core procedure in oil refining for producing ethylene, diesel, kerosene, and gasoline. In the petrochemical industry, even small improvements can have significant economic and environmental impacts.

In his work "Atomization efficiency enhancement in internal-mixing Y-jet nozzles using distinct dispersing media," Rover Barbieri focused on Y-jet nozzles and their role in oil atomization. Through a combination of numerical simulations and experimental investigations, he analyzed both the internal flow and external spray characteristics of this critical component.

His research findings demonstrate in detail how nozzle geometry influences spray dynamics and atomization efficiency – particularly in steam-assisted atomization. These insights are of particular significance, as more efficient atomization processes can lead to better utilization of raw materials and thus reduced emissions.

Through his systematic analysis of internal-mixing atomization mechanisms, Rover Barbieri makes a valuable contribution to understanding these complex processes. His results offer the petrochemical industry concrete approaches for improving atomization performance and thereby increasing process efficiency.

The institute congratulates Matheus Rover Barbieri on this outstanding achievement and wishes him much success in his future career!