Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a powerful simulation tool to predict flow patterns, pressures, temperatures and concentrations in a vast range of applications. It can simulate behaviour with the right fluids at the right scale and operating conditions. Unlike correlations and “black box” models, it gives a full 3-D view inside or around your equipment. Because it is a simulation technology, it is safe, clean and nearly always cheaper and faster than experimentation.
As experimental investigation is becoming costlier and computer resources are increasing, industries have started adapting numerical analysis as an alternate approach for their R&D. With this approach industries can carry out analysis on virtual proto types saving project time and cost significantly. Many of the Industrial applications involve fluid dynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the computational tool which helps engineers to carry out numerical analysis.
Importance of CFD
The versatile capabilities of CFD include internal and external fluid dynamics, steady and transient analysis; conjugate heat transfer, multi-phase, and combustion analysis. Recent advancements in CFD include Computational Aero Acoustics (CAA), Computational Electro Magnetism (CEM), and Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI). Due to this wide applicability in different engineering domains, CFD has become part of core curriculum in various Universities