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List of  Blog Posts by CFD and Flow Engineering

A) CFD Flow and Energy

  1. Essentials of Fluid Mechanics for CFD Engineers

  2. CFD Basics for Beginners

  3. Basics of OpenFOAM: Open source CFD Solver

  4. Turbulent Flow: Physics and Methods of Investigations

  5. Turbulence Modeling in CFD simulations

  6. Turbulent Heat Transfer and Its CFD Modeling

  7. Common Mistakes in CFD Modelling: How to overcome them?
  8. CFD Modelling of Boundary Layer

  9. CFD of Laminar Flow Through Pipe

  10. CFD Modeling of Flow Over a Cylinder

  11. Basics of Lattice Boltzmann Methods for CFD Modeling
  12. Scope of Scripting Languages in Automation of CFD Simulations
  13. Scope of Artificial Intelligence for Automation and Optimization in CFD Modeling

  14. Role of Tensors, Scalars, and Vectors in Flow Analysis
  15. 10 Major Challenges Faced by CFD Engineers and its Impact

B) Experiment and Measurement of  Fluid Flow and Heat

  1. Flow Visualization Techniques in Experiment and CFD
  2. Basics of Flow Measurement Technique

  3. Principle Fluid Flow Velocity Measurement Devices with Industrial Application

  4. Measurement of Fluid Pressure: Principles and Devices and Uncertainty

  5. How to Measure Temperature in Experiments with Best Methods

  6. Heat Flux Measurement Techniques in Experiments

C) Combustion and Emissions, Fire Simulations

  1. Combustion Basics
  2. Basics of Emissions and Its Control
  3. CFD Modeling of Turbulent Combustion
  4. Turbulent Multiphase Combustion
  5. Combustion Models in OpenFOAM CFD Solver
  6. CFD Modeling of Natural Gas Burner
  7. CFD Modeling of Combustion in Cement Kiln
  8. CFD Modeling of Pollutants: NOx SOx and Soot
  9. CFD Modelings of Oil-Fired Burner
  10. Modern Combustion Technologies in Automobiles
  11. Working Principle of Thermal Oxidizers and its Applications
  12. Ammonia -NOx Mixing Methods at Inlet to SCR
  13. Selective Catalytic Reduction for NOX
  14. CFD Modeling of Industrial Burners
  15. Understanding of Fire Dynamics and its CFD Modeling
  16. Combustion Stability of Industrial Burners for Efficient Operation
  17. Industrial Burners: Parts, Applications, Types of Burners
  18. Principle of Rocket Propulsion and scope of CFD modeling
  19. Scope Gasification Technology for Efficient Combustion and CFD modeling
  20. Working Principle of Biomass Combustion and Its CFD Modelling
  21. Scope of Blast Furnace Gas and BFG Burner For Power Generation
  22. How to Design Industrial Burners
  23. Scope of Flameless Combustion Technology for NOx Reductions
  24. Combustion Efficiency for Various Fuels and its Industrial Applications
  25. Scope of Chemical Kinetics and Its Applications for Combustion Modelings
  26. Role of Detailed Chemical Kinetics in Combustion Modeling
  27. Scope of Ammonia for Power Generations and its Combustion Modeling
  28. Chemical Kinetics of Hydrogen Combustion
  29. Scope of AI Automation for Burner and Furnace Selection
  30. Basics of Flares and its Applications in Oil and Gas Industries
  31. Combustion Modeling in OpenFOAM

D) Multiphase Flow

  1. Basics of Multi-phase Flow and its CFD Modeling

  2. Slurry Flows and Its CFD Modeling

E) Turbo-machinery and Drones

  1. Basic of Air foils, Aerodynamics its Application and CFD Modelling

  2. Basic of fluid machinery and Governing Laws

  3. CFD Modelling of Turbo-machinery

  4. Working Principle and Components of Drone

  5. Classification and Application of Drones

  6. Basics of Pumps and Its CFD Modeling

 

F) Industrial Applications

    1. Interesting Applications of Turbulent Jets
    2. Rocket Engine Combustion
    3. CFD Modeling of IC Engines
    4. Flow Through Valves – Industrial Applications (Part-I)
    5. CFD Modeling of Flow Through Valves (Part – II)
    6. Understanding Sewage Flow Treatment (Part-I)

    7. Working Principle and Components of Drone

    8. Data Centre Cooling and its CFD Modeling
    9. CFD Modelling of HVAC for Enhancing Performance
    10. CFD Modeling of Vehicle Aerodynamics

    11. Scope of CFD Modeling for PCB cooling and Design

    12. Modern Trends in Battery Technology: Advances and Future Trends
    13. Best Tips for Accuracy and Low Cost of CFD

 

G) Flow Physics and CFD Modeling of COVID-19 Transmission

  1. Effect of Mask on Flow Physics of COVID-19 Transmission 

  2. CFD Analysis of COVID-19 Transmission by Person-to-Person Spreading

  3. CFD Analysis and Effect of COVID -19 Transmission on Human Lungs

  4. Role of Ventilation to Save COVID-19 Patients

  5. What are preventive measures of Corona Virus Transmission

H) Battery Thermal Management and CFD Modeling

  1. Battery Cooling Techniques in Electric Vehicles

  2. CFD Modeling of Battery with Transport Equations

  3. Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles

  4. Causes of Fire in Battery, Thermal Runway, and Its Prevention

  5. How to Select Battery for Electric Vehicles

I) Experimental Methods of Heat and Flow Measurement

  1. Flow Visualization Techniques in Experiment and CFD

  2. Basic of Flow Measurement Technique

  3. Measurement of Fluid Pressure: Principles and Devices and Uncertainty

  4. How to Measure Temperature in Experiments with Best Methods

  5. Heat Flux Measurement Techniques in Experiments

  6. Principle and Applications of Fluid Velocity Measurement Devices and Uncertainty
  7. Flue Gas Analyzer for Measurement of NOx, CO and unburned Carbon

  8. Oval Gear Flow Meters for Diesel Flow Measurement

J) Boiler and Power Plant Engineering

  1. BOE Course amd guidelines
  2. Basics of Boilers, Applications and its

  3. Essential Subject for Boiler Operation Engineers (BOE) Training in India
  4. Performance Evaluation of Boiler and Modeling Techniques
  5. Steps in Thermal Performance Calculation of Boiler
  6. Biomass Waste Incineration Boiler and its Application

 

i) Questioners

  1. Important Questioners for CFD Job Interviews

  2. Scope of CFD Modeling: Career and Job Opportunities

  3. Turbulent flow modeling quiz

  4. Online Quiz on Heat Transfer Modelling

Boiler and Power Plant Engineering

  1. Basics of Boiler, Components, Types and Applications

  2. Indian Boiler Regulation Acts and Its Importance
  3. Scope of Traveling Grate Furnace for Biomass Boilers
  4. Importance of Energy Auditing in Boilers and Power Industries

  5. Why Industry needs to Know Performance Evaluation of Boiler and Modelling Technique

  6. Biomass Waste Incineration Boiler and its Application

  7. Basics of Fuels and Advanced Combustion System for Boiler

  8. Types and Capacities of Industrial boilers

  9. Important Subjects and Question for Inspection and Certification of Industrial Boilers

  10. Applications of Combustion System in Oil and Gas Industries
  11. Steps in Thermal Performance Calculation of Boiler

  12. Essential Subject for Boiler Operation Engineers (BOE) Training in India

 

 

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Best Tips for Accuracy and Low Cost of CFD Simulations

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Role of Tensors, Scalars and Vectors in Flow Analysis

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Scope of Artificial Intelligence for Automation and Optimization in CFD Modeling

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Scope of Scripting Languages in Automation of CFD simulations

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Scope of GPU for CFD simulations and its Applications

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Basics of Lattice Boltzmann Method for CFD modeling

Introduction to Methods of Flow Simulations Computational flow dynamic (CFD) simulations using the finite volume method have been used for ...

CFD Modelling of Flow Through Porous Media with Governing Euqations

Author: Dr. Sharad N . Pachpute Watch the YouTube  video on CFD Modeling of Porous Media in ANSYS FLUENT What ...

Turbulence Modeling in CFD simulations

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CFD Modeling of Flow Over a Cylinder

CFD Modeling of Laminar and Turbulent Flow  Over a Circular Cylinder  By Dr. Sharad N. Pachpute Flow Over a Cylinder ...

Scope of AI Automation for Burner and Furnace Selection

Scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Burner Selection  AI automation transforms burner & furnace selection from a manual, iterative process ...

Basics of Flares and its Applications in Oil and Gas Industries

What is a Flare? A flare is a combustion device used to burn off excess or waste gases safely during ...

Combustion Modeling in OpenFOAM

Advantages of Combustion Model in OpenFoam Aspect OpenFOAM (Open-Source) Commercial Solvers (Fluent, STAR-CCM+, etc.) Cost Free, open-source → no license ...

Cantera and Chemkin for Chemical Kinetics Modeling in Combustion

Chemical Kinetics in Combustion Cantera and CHEMKIN are two widely used tools for chemical kinetics modeling, particularly in combustion applications ...

Scope of Fossil Fuels to Methanol Production

Conversion of Fossil Fuels to Methanol The conversion of fossil fuels to methanol holds substantial scope as both a method ...

Chemical Kinetics of Hydrogen Combustion

Hydrogen combustion The chemical kinetics of hydrogen combustion is a fascinating and well-studied topic, especially in the context of its ...

Role of Detailed Chemical Kinetics in Combustion Modeling

What is Detailed Chemical Kinetics Detailed chemical kinetics in combustion modeling refers to the comprehensive study and representation of the ...

Challenges in Industrial Combustion Modeling

Industrial combustion modeling Industrial combustion modeling is a complex task that involves simulating the combustion processes in various industrial applications, ...

Techniques of Coal Burner Stability in Tangentially Fired Boiler

Tangentially Fired Boiler Furnace Tangentially fired boilers are commonly used in large power plants for their efficiency and ability to ...

Scope of Ammonia for Power Generations and its Combustion Modeling

Scope of Ammonia in Power Generation Ammonia (NH₃) is gaining attention as a potential fuel for various applications due to ...

CFD Modeling of Drag and Lift Coefficients for an Air-foil

Introduction Airfoil design is essential in various industries, particularly in aviation, where the lift and drag coefficients directly impact an ...

CFD Modeling of Rotating Machinery in FLUENT and OpenFOAM

Modeling of Rotating Machinery CFD modeling of rotating machinery, such as pumps, fans, turbines, or compressors, is commonly carried out ...

Basics of Pumps and Its CFD Modeling

Basics of Flow Through Pumps The flow through the pump is a fundamental aspect of fluid mechanics and engineering. The ...

Basic of Air foils, Aerodynamics its Application and CFD Modelling

Understanding the Basics of Airfoils: Lift, Drag, and Flight Aerofoils, also known as airfoils or wings, are fundamental components of ...

Fundamentals of Turbomachinery and Governing Laws

What are the fundamentals of Fluid Machinery? Introduction What is fluid machinery? A fluid machinery (turbo-machinery) is a mechanical device ...

Classification and Application of Drones

Classification and Application of Drones (UAV) Introduction to Drones The term of Drone is used for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV). It ...

Working Principle and Components of Drone

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CFD Modelling of Turbo-machinery

How to model Turbo-machinery using CFD simulations    Correct prediction  of Rotating fluid flow  for Better performance  By Dr. Sharad ...

Interesting Applications of Turbulent Jets

What are the major applications of turbulent Jets in industries and nature? Author: Dr. Sharad N. Pachpute (PhD.) Overview of ...

Scope of CFD for Erosion Modelling and Material Selections

What is Erosion Erosion is the process by which materials, typically solids, are worn away due to mechanical action. In ...

Scope of CFD Modeling for PCB cooling and Design

What is PCB? A PCB, or printed circuit board, is a fundamental component in modern electronics. It serves as a ...

CFD Modelling of HVAC for Enhancing Performance

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning  HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are an essential part of modern buildings, ensuring ...

CFD Modeling of Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers are devices used to transfer heat between two fluids, typically a hot and a cold fluid ...

Data Centre Cooling and its CFD Modeling

Why Data Center Cooling is Important? Author: Dr. Sharad Pachpute (PhD.) Introduction to Data Center Data Centre is similar CPU ...

CFD Modeling of Vehicle Aerodynamics

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Understanding Sewage Flow Treatment

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CFD Modeling of Flow Through Valves

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Flow Through Valves – Industrial Applications

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CFD Modeling of IC Engines

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Modern Trends in Battery Technology: Advances and Future Trends

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How to Select Battery for Electric Vehicles

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Causes of Fire in Battery, Thermal Runway and Its Prevention

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Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles

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CFD Modeling of Battery with Transport Equations

How to simulate a CFD model of Battery using ANSYS FLUENT? Introduction to Scope of  Battery Modeling Energy storage classification ...

Battery Cooling Techniques in Electric Vehicle

What are different Cooling Methods for batteries in Electric Vehicles? Author: Dr. Sharad Pachpute, (PhD) Introduction to Electric Vehicle Conventional ...