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

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-05-10
- Length: 48m
- Episode: 19
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/krishna-raichur-engineering-simulation/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=5) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [2:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=159) Krishna Raichur's Background and Journey to Engineering
- [9:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=550) Challenges in Implementing Simulation Workflows
- [12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=732) Case Study: CFD Simulation of an Artificial Heart
- [16:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=980) Defining Simulation and Virtual Testing
- [19:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=1143) Common Misconceptions About Simulation
- [24:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=1455) Digital Twins and Reduced-Order Models
- [28:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=1683) Material Properties: Metals vs. Plastics
- [30:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=1816) Static vs. Dynamic Simulation Analysis
- [33:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=2011) Simulation Limitations and Best Practices
- [37:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=2257) ROI and Software Cost Considerations
- [44:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-10-s5e19-krishna-raichur-the-ins-outs-of-engineering-simulation-fea-cfd#t=2671) Future of Simulation: AI and Machine Learning

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SimuTech Group (company)
- ANSYS (tool)
- Swanson analysis systems (company)
- Villanova University (other)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)

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