Mastering CFD with SolidWorks: Analysis & Optimization V3.0

Name: Mastering CFD with SolidWorks: Analysis & Optimization V3.0
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Comprehensive Guide to Complex Industrial Problems with CFD Analysis and Optimization Using SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Created bySabyasachi Majumder

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

Lay a strong foundation in CFD basics and unlock the potential of the SolidWorks Free Surface technique.
Dive into the world of fluid dynamics & gain a deep understanding of the intricate sloshing effects in oil tankers. Discover advanced CFD simulation techniques
Explore the mesmerizing dynamics of fluid sloshing within confined spaces, as exemplified by the CFD analysis of water inside a bottle.
Immerse yourself in the realm of hydroelectric projects, where you will gain valuable insights into flow simulations and optimize design parameters
Unravel the complexities of fluidized bed gasifiers through comprehensive CFD flow simulations & particle studies. Learn how to enhance performance & efficiency
Journey into the realm of fluid mixing within gasoline chambers and unlock the secrets of optimizing design configurations for superior performance.
Delve into the fascinating world of heat transfer analysis within cups, exploring techniques to optimize thermal management and improve overall efficiency.
Harness the power of CFD analysis and optimization to unlock the full potential of specialized surface condensers, resulting in enhanced heat transfer.
Investigate the intriguing water misting effect within rooms and learn how to optimize heat transfer through comprehensive CFD heat transfer analysis.
Gain expertise in CFD flow simulations through nozzles and understand the water misting effects. Unlock the potential for efficient cooling
Discover the intricacies of CFD simulations within molding processes, optimize design parameters, and improve productivity and product quality.
Master transient analysis techniques involving heterogeneous fluid mixing, enabling you to effectively simulate and analyze complex industrial processes.
Embark on a captivating exploration of the Free Surface technique within interconnected chambers, unlocking its potential for simulating fluid interactions.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 4h 29m total length

Introduction2:46
Master CFD with SolidWorks using analysis and optimization of free surface and heterogeneous fluids, applying learning-by-doing to 12 industry-specific videos and CAD models for safe, real-world problem solving.
CFD Sloshing Effect in Oil Tanker & its reduction33:58
Explore CFD analysis of oil and air sloshing in a tanker using SolidWorks. See how buffer designs reduce sloshing, turbulence, and pitching torque under transient conditions.
CFD Sloshing Effect of Water inside a Bottle31:05
Explore CFD-driven sloshing of water inside a bottle using a transient free-surface simulation in SolidWorks, with gravity, a short applied force, tracking water–air interface and angular displacement over time.
CFD Hydro Electric Project18:30
Demonstrates cfd analysis of a hydroelectric plant using SolidWorks flow simulation. Examines pulsating pressure and velocity in a surge tank and pipe, including water-air interaction under a free-surface transient setup.
CFD Flow Simulation & Particle Study of a Fluidized Bed Gasifier26:31
Learn to set up and run a SolidWorks CFD simulation of a fluidized bed gasifier, modeling air, water, steam, and carbon particles with post-processing.
CFD Fluid Mixing inside a Gasoline Chamber14:26
Master CFD with SolidWorks by analyzing air-gasoline mixing and sloshing inside a gasoline chamber through transient, boundary-controlled simulations. Track mass and volume fractions, interface evolution, and results export for insight.
CFD Heat Transfer Analysis inside a Cup17:11
Explore CFD heat transfer with a free surface technique to model heterogeneous tea and air in a cup, tracking temperature at the inner and outer surfaces in a transient analysis.
CFD Heat Transfer Analysis & Optimization through a special Surface Condenser31:43
Analyzes a cfd heat transfer scenario in a surface condenser tank, examining misting and mixing of water at 100°c and optimizing mass flow to meet three goals, including 30°c surface.
CFD Heat Transfer Analysis & Water Misting Effect inside a Room18:49
Perform a CFD heat transfer analysis of a room cooling system using water misting from nozzles. Show how the room temperature drops toward 16 °C from around 35–45 °C.
CFD Flow Simulation through a Nozzle & Water Misting Effect19:27
Explore a transient CFD flow simulation of water and air mixing through a nozzle using the free surface technique in SolidWorks, analyzing exit temperature and pressure.
CFD Moulding Process23:18
Explore a transient CFD simulation of a molten aluminium moulding in SolidWorks, analyzing temperature and pressure distributions, flow through runner and cavity, and free-surface effects.
CFD Transient Analysis with Heterogeneous Fluid Mixing19:30
Discover transient CFD of heterogeneous fluid mixing using the free surface technique to model air–water interaction in a single domain, with two boundary conditions and gravity effects.
CFD Free Surface technique through inter-connected Chambers12:14
Explore a SolidWorks CFD free-surface simulation of water filling interconnected chambers, revealing heterogeneous water-air mixing, boundary conditions, and transient flow dynamics.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of SolidWorks and conception of Engineering Drawing

Description

Welcome to our comprehensive online course, "Mastering CFD Analysis and Optimization using SolidWorks." With a total of 13 videos spanning approximately five hours, this course is designed to equip intermediate and advanced learners with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and optimization. Throughout the course, we focus on leveraging the powerful SolidWorks Free Surface technique, a cutting-edge feature introduced in SolidWorks 2018 and onwards, to address complex fluid mixing challenges within a single fluid domain.

Course Overview

Our course revolves around industry-specific problems, expertly presented in a simple and accessible manner through real-world examples. With some of the projects derived from an engineering PhD thesis, you can rest assured that you'll be learning from the best in the field. As an added bonus, we have included essential CAD models to serve as valuable resources for practical exercises.

1. Introduction to CFD Basics and Free Surface technique in SolidWorks

2. CFD Sloshing Effect in Oil Tankers and its reduction

3. CFD Sloshing Effect of Water inside a Bottle

4. CFD Hydroelectric Project

5. CFD Flow Simulation and Particle Study of a Fluidized Bed Gasifier

6. CFD Fluid Mixing inside a Gasoline Chamber

7. CFD Heat Transfer Analysis inside a Cup

8. CFD Heat Transfer Analysis and Optimization through a special Surface Condenser

9. CFD Heat Transfer Analysis and Water Misting Effect inside a Room

10. CFD Flow Simulation through a Nozzle and Water Misting Effect

11. CFD Molding Process

12. CFD Transient Analysis with Heterogeneous Fluid Mixing

13. CFD Free Surface technique through inter-connected Chambers

Who this course is for:

Engineering students, CAD/CAM/CAE Professionals and CFD experts