CO1: Formulate and solve complex structural problems, including modal and static analyses of lightweight frames and 3D-printed components. CO2: Develop high-quality computational meshes and apply appropriate boundary conditions for complex internal and external fluid domains. CO3: Apply advanced turbulence models and momentum equations to evaluate flow behaviors across varying Reynolds numbers and Mach regimes. CO4: Conduct coupled thermal-structural analyses to assess heat transfer and structural integrity under severe operational conditions.
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• ANSYS Workbench GUI basics and navigation • Project schematics, engineering data, and material libraries • Geometry Modeling using SpaceClaim and DesignModeler
• Introduction to Linear Static Analysis • Meshing basics, applying loads, and support conditions • Defining material properties for standard materials and 3D printing filaments (e.g., PLA) • Identifying stress singularities and ensuring mesh convergence
• Modal Analysis: Determining natural frequencies and mode shapes • Avoiding resonance in aerospace structures • Transient Dynamics: Time-dependent loads and structural response evaluation • Linear Buckling: Pre-stressed buckling analysis for thin-walled structures
• Fluid Flow Theory: Governing equations (Navier-Stokes, momentum equations) • Understanding characteristic lengths in fluid flow • CFD Meshing: Inflation layers, y+ calculation, and mesh quality metrics • Defining boundary conditions and solver settings in ANSYS Fluent • Monitoring convergence and evaluating residuals
• Selecting appropriate Turbulence Models (k-epsilon, k-omega SST) • Analyzing complex internal and external flows • Compressible Flows: Utilizing density-based solvers for high-speed aerodynamics • Post-Processing techniques: Extracting velocity vectors, pressure contours, and streamlines
• Steady-State Thermal analysis principles • Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer • Coupled Analyses: Transferring thermal profiles as loads into structural analyses
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Dr. Balaji Ravi is an adept researcher boasting a substantial background in higher education. Accumulating eight years of academic tenure, he has showcased adeptness in CATIA, Matlab, and ANSYS. Fueled by an unwavering ardor for aerospace engineering, he attained a Master's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Anna University, complemented by a Doctoral degree from Lovely Professional University. Throughout his professional trajectory, Dr. Balaji Ravi has made substantial contributions to the domain, evidenced by 15 Scopus indexed publications. His scholarly pursuits encompass diverse areas such as Low-Speed Aerodynamics, Turbulent Flow Analysis, and Experimental Aerodynamics, emblematic of his interdisciplinary ethos and dedication to knowledge augmentation. Possessing a discerning penchant for innovation and an unwavering commitment to academic eminence, Dr. Balaji persists in furnishing invaluable insights to both academic and industrial spheres.