1) There is a quite a lot of background information
regarding fluid mechanics, rheology, and finite-element
methods that needs to be learned. It would be good if
you can start learning the necessary background
material before arriving.
2) Development of the 1D model should be feasible within
the two-year time frame. Development of a 2D model may also
be feasible during that time frame if you are able to
rapidly learn well the necessary background material.
3) The proposed work would be greatly facilitated if you
can involve Prof. Carvalho. Were you planning to do this?
In the past, Industrial Fellows have had regular meetings
with him over Skype, and even visited his lab for short
periods.