Structural & CFD (Coupled Multiphysics FSI): Practical Simulation Methods

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Join Epsilon FEA and SimuTech Group for a free collaborative user-group meeting focused on advancing your simulation workflows with practical guidance using Ansys tools.

The presentation will cover specific simulation methods for 2-way Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) of flexible structures in the flow path. Topics will help orient engineers new to FSI, as well as provide tips and strategies for engineers seeking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their current simulations.

Whether you’re currently working solely in CFD or the Structural domain, or already analyzing with Multiphysics, this session will equip you with practical insights and technical guidance on applying FSI simulation to your current product-design challenges.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Introduction to coupled physics workflow in Ansys
• Best practices for minimizing convergence iterations
• Modelling flow-blocking / valve closure

• Dynamic Meshing methods
• Prestressing structures

SPEAKERS:

Rod Scholl
Principal Analyst, Consultant, and Founder, Epsilon FEA, LLC

With over 30 years of experience in engineered product development through simulation, an education in Engineering Mechanics, and 30,000 hours of experience with Ansys FEA & CFD simulation software tools, Rod Scholl has worked across diverse industries to streamline customer design processes and analyze hundreds of systems for business teams of all sizes.

Scholl formed Epsilon FEA in 2008 and established the small company with services expertise in dynamics (Shock, Vib. Impact), crack propagation and low/high-cycle fatigue (including welds), thermal (CHT), nonlinearities, CFD, rotordynamics, acoustics, ASME BVPC, DNV, MIL-STD-810, and many more.

Mark Goodin
Principal Engineer, SimuTech Group

Mark Goodin specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), biomedical engineering, and medical-device product development. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Goodin brings a unique perspective to his specialty of applying CFD to the healthcare industry and holds over 10 patents related to medical applications.

Goodin has worked on numerous CFD consulting projects using Ansys CFD software, provided technical support and mentoring for Ansys CFD users, and conducted seminars demonstrating the impact CFD can make in guiding new product development.

Brock Wilt
Lead Engineer, SimuTech Group

With over 2 decades of engineering experience and a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Brock Wilt specializes in structural analysis, helping clients with projects relating to linear dynamics, geometry prep/meshing, fatigue, topology optimization, and linear and nonlinear static.

Wilt has worked on numerous projects, including stress and fatigue analysis of a high-speed passenger rail-car chassis main frame and bolster, nonlinear material analysis (autofrettage) of a high-pressure pump housing, dynamic shock and random-vibration analysis (fatigue) of several aircraft valves and actuators, and much more.

Shayna Duminie
Senior Territory Account Manager, SimuTech Group

With more than a decade in engineering, consulting, and sales engineering, Shayna excels at matching industry leaders with the right simulation tools and resources. As primary point of contact for software sales and support for Epsilon, she combines technical insight with strategic know-how to streamline your path to success.