The overall focus of this conference series is the 
combination of experimental and computational techniques 
to gain a better understanding of all classes of 
multiphase and complex flow.  The meeting aims to 
facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences directly 
and interactively, thereby promoting the development of 
knowledge in this increasingly important field.
Fluid dynamics processes in nature are predominantly 
multi-phased, i.e. involving more than one phase of a 
component such as liquid, gas or plasma. The range of 
related problems of interest is vast: astrophysics, 
biology, geophysics, atmospheric processes, and a large 
variety of engineering applications.
Multiphase fluid dynamics have generated a great deal of 
recent interest, leading to many notable advances in 
experimental, analytical and numerical studies in this 
area. While progress is continuing in all three 
categories, work on numerical solutions is most 
conspicuous, owing to the continuing improvements in 
computer power and the software tools available to 
researchers. Progress in numerical methods has not only 
allowed for the solution of many practical problems, but 
also helped to improve our understanding of the physics 
involved. Many unresolved issues are inherent in the very 
definition of multiphase flow, where it is necessary to 
consider coupled process in multiple scales, as well as 
the coupling of different physical processes.
Close interaction between numerical modellers and other 
researchers is indispensable to resolve many outstanding 
issues in multiphase flow. Theory and experiments are 
essential for validation and verification of numerical 
methods, with the latter providing new insights into the 
interpretation of experimental results and suggesting new 
directions of theoretical research.
This series of conferences on Multiphase Flow, organised 
by the Wessex Institute since 2001 aims to further such 
initiatives and to develop knowledge transfer mechanisms, 
in particular between academics and industry 
professionals. The papers presented at previous meetings 
are stored in digital form at 
http://www.witpress.com/elibrary where they are 
permanently available to the international community.This 
is the 9th International Conference on Multiphase Flow in 
the very successful series which started in Orlando, 
Florida (2001), followed by meetings in Santa Fe, New 
Mexico (2003), Portland, Maine (2005), Bologna, (2007), 
the New Forest, home of the Wessex Institute (2009), Kos 
(2011), A Coruna  (2013) and Valencia (2015).
The overall focus of this conference series is the 
combination of experimental and computational techniques 
to gain a better understanding of all classes of 
multiphase and complex flow.  The meeting aims to 
facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences directly 
and interactively, thereby promoting the development of 
knowledge in this increasingly important field.
Fluid dynamics processes in nature are predominantly 
multi-phased, i.e. involving more than one phase of a 
component such as liquid, gas or plasma. The range of 
related problems of interest is vast: astrophysics, 
biology, geophysics, atmospheric processes, and a large 
variety of engineering applications.
Multiphase fluid dynamics have generated a great deal of 
recent interest, leading to many notable advances in 
experimental, analytical and numerical studies in this 
area. While progress is continuing in all three 
categories, work on numerical solutions is most 
conspicuous, owing to the continuing improvements in 
computer power and the software tools available to 
researchers. Progress in numerical methods has not only 
allowed for the solution of many practical problems, but 
also helped to improve our understanding of the physics 
involved. Many unresolved issues are inherent in the very 
definition of multiphase flow, where it is necessary to 
consider coupled process in multiple scales, as well as 
the coupling of different physical processes.
Close interaction between numerical modellers and other 
researchers is indispensable to resolve many outstanding 
issues in multiphase flow. Theory and experiments are 
essential for validation and verification of numerical 
methods, with the latter providing new insights into the 
interpretation of experimental results and suggesting new 
directions of theoretical research.
This series of conferences on Multiphase Flow, organised 
by the Wessex Institute since 2001 aims to further such 
initiatives and to develop knowledge transfer mechanisms, 
in particular between academics and industry 
professionals. The papers presented at previous meetings 
are stored in digital form at 
http://www.witpress.com/elibrary where they are 
permanently available to the international community.
Conference Topics

Multiphase flow simulation
Bubble and drop dynamics
Interface behaviour
Experimental measurements
Compressible multiphase flows
Flow in porous media
Turbulent multiphase flow
Image processing
Heat transfer
Atomization
Fluidised beds
Cavitation
Multiphase chemical reactions