On the Various Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics

On the Various Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Dr. Christian Della, PhD
February 17, 2023, 10:00 AM
Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

Abstract

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become a powerful tool for researchers and engineers for a wide range of applications. CFD allows for the systematic analysis and optimization of the fluid flow field without the need for interfering with the flow itself, which is not always possible with conventional experimental techniques. CFD also allows the virtual/digital observation of flow variables at locations that may not be accessible to measuring instruments. With the increasing computing power and availability of complex physical models and numerical and discretization techniques, CFD is nowadays a highly essential tool in the investigation of fluid flow problems.

This talk presents an overview on the various applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics, such as, in the areas of energy efficiency, sustainability, weather resilience, environmental hazards, chemical processes, engineering design and biomedical engineering applications. Particular attention is given to engineering design and simulation, in general, to discuss how having a competency in engineering design and simulation can help support the Philippine economy. The talk ends with a recommendation on how we can develop a competency in engineering simulation to be able to support the sustainability, circularity and Industry 4.0 initiatives in the Philippines.

About the Author

Dr. Christian Della is currently an Assistant Professor at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK. He is based in Singapore for the joint Mechanical Engineering Program of the Singapore Institute of Technology and the University of Glasgow, and responsible for leading the delivery of simulation-driven engineering and industry collaborations at the University of Glasgow Singapore. Dr. Della is also a professorial lecturer at UP Diliman.

Dr. Della obtained his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from the University of Glasgow, UK, MS Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and BS Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University, Philippines. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK and a Senior Member of the Institution of Engineers Singapore. He has held various research positions, such as, Scientist at the Institute of High-Performance Computing, A-STAR, Singapore, Principal Engineer working on wind turbine blades at Vestas (a Danish company), and Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, UK and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Christian’s research and specialization are in the areas of solid mechanics, composite materials and structures, failure analysis and applied finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He has published more than 60 international journal papers and conference papers. He has also provided over 50 lectures, trainings and talks on Simulation-Driven Engineering in Singapore, China and the Philippines.

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