Karthikeyan K V Research Scholar
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Passionate and motivated professional with a strong background in aeronautical engineering. With six years of experience in Aerodynamics, I have developed a solid foundation in Ansys fluent. My goal is to leverage my knowledge and expertise to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization and make a positive impact.
I thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. My strong communication and interpersonal skills enable me to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. I am a natural problem-solver, capable of analyzing complex situations and developing practical solutions.

In addition to my technical expertise, I possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, allowing me to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. I am adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

Moreover, I am committed to continuous professional development and actively seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. I am a quick learner, always open to acquiring new skills and exploring emerging technologies in order to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. Overall, my strong work ethic, passion for excellence, and dedication to achieving results make me a valuable asset to any team. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and make a meaningful impact.

Subjects

ANSYS Fluent Intermediate-Expert
Aerodynamics Beginner-Expert
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery Intermediate-Expert
Physics (10+2)
Maths (10+2)

Experience

Research Associate (Oct, 2021–Oct, 2024) at vit university, chennai
Assistant Professor (Sep, 2019–Sep, 2021) at Dhanalakshmi srinivasan college of engineering and technology
Assistant Professor (Jun, 2018–Jul, 2019) at PMC TECH

Education

ME aeronautical (Jul, 2016–May, 2018) from PMC TECH

Fee details

₹350–850/hour (US$3.68–8.95/hour)

Courses offered

Ansys Fluent
- ₹15000
- Duration: 2 Months
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 3
- Instruction language: English, Tamil, Telugu
- Certificate provided: No
# 📘 **ANSYS Fluent Syllabus (Basic to Intermediate)**

## **Module 1: Introduction to CFD & ANSYS Fluent**

* Basics of CFD: Governing equations (Navier–Stokes, continuity, energy).
* CFD workflow: Pre-processing, solving, post-processing.
* Introduction to ANSYS Workbench & Fluent environment.
* GUI overview, project schematic, setup tree.

**Outcome:** Students understand CFD fundamentals and Fluent interface.

## **Module 2: Geometry & Meshing**

* Geometry creation (DesignModeler/SpaceClaim).
* Importing CAD models.
* Meshing basics: structured vs unstructured.
* Mesh quality: skewness, orthogonality, aspect ratio.
* Mesh refinement (inflation layers, local sizing).

**Outcome:** Students can create/import geometries and generate good-quality meshes.

## **Module 3: Solver Setup – Basics**

* Solver types: Pressure-based vs Density-based.
* Steady vs transient simulations.
* Boundary conditions (velocity inlet, pressure outlet, wall, symmetry).
* Material properties & fluid databases.
* Initialization methods.

**Outcome:** Students set up simple flow problems in Fluent.

## **Module 4: Post-Processing**

* Contours, vectors, streamlines.
* Plotting residuals & convergence monitoring.
* Force & moment coefficients (Cl, Cd, Cm).
* Line, surface, and volume integrals.
* Exporting reports & animations.

**Outcome:** Students analyze and interpret simulation results.

## **Module 5: Turbulence Modeling**

* Introduction to turbulence & Reynolds averaging.
* Common turbulence models: k-ε, k-ω, SST.
* When to use each model.
* Wall functions and near-wall treatments (y+).

**Outcome:** Students can select and apply appropriate turbulence models.

## **Module 6: Heat Transfer & Energy Equation**

* Energy equation activation.
* Conduction, convection, radiation basics.
* Conjugate heat transfer (solid–fluid).
* Heat exchanger modeling (basics).

**Outcome:** Students solve problems involving heat transfer.

## **Module 7: Multiphase Flows (Introductory)**

* Eulerian vs Lagrangian approaches.
* Volume of Fluid (VOF) method.
* Mixture model basics.
* Applications: air bubble in water, free surface flows.

**Outcome:** Students gain exposure to multiphase modeling in Fluent.

## **Module 8: Transient Flows & Dynamic Mesh (Intermediate Level)**

* Time-stepping & transient solver setup.
* Moving boundary problems.
* Basics of dynamic mesh.
* Applications: valve motion, oscillating body.

**Outcome:** Students can set up basic transient and moving mesh simulations.

## **Module 9: Species Transport & Combustion (Intermediate)**

* Species transport equations.
* Simple mixing problems.
* Introduction to combustion models (premixed, non-premixed).
* Pollutant modeling (NOx, CO).

**Outcome:** Students understand how to model mixing and combustion.

## **Module 10: Best Practices & Project Work**

* Grid independence test.
* Convergence vs accuracy.
* Common mistakes & troubleshooting.
* Mini-projects (aerodynamics of airfoil, flow in pipe network, heat transfer in fin, etc.).

**Outcome:** Students consolidate learning through practical projects.