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S5E19 Krishna Raichur | The Ins & Outs of Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD)

Being an Engineer · 10 May 2024 · 48m · Episode 19

What this episode covers

Krishna Raichur, a Principal Engineer at SimuTech Group and Ansys Certified Elite Channel Partner, discusses the evolution and application of engineering simulation, including FEA and CFD. He highlights a case study involving CFD simulations for an artificial heart, where modeling blood flow shear stress helped resolve clotting issues on impeller blades. Raichur explains the transition from static to dynamic analysis, the concept of digital twins using reduced-order models, and the significant ROI achieved by reducing physical prototypes through virtual testing. He also addresses common misconceptions about simulation complexity, software costs, and the future role of AI and machine learning in accelerating simulation results.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
SimuTech Group, Swanson analysis systems, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
ANSYS
Also
Villanova University

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