The primary aim of this course is to provide an exposure to the vast field of CFD for chemical engineering applications, with hands on experience on solving simple models using the CFDExpert™ tool. The aim is also to introduce to the industry, the expertise and tools developed in IIT Bombay. In the whole process, the IIT Bombay team also hopes to learn from the participants the kind of problems they face, which could in turn lead to supplementing the features supported in their CFD tool, and initiating sustained collaboration with the Industries and R&D organizations. Upon successful completion of the course the participants should be able to:

1. Setup a procedure within CFDExpert™ to model, solve, and validate a simplified version of a problem involving fluid flow and heat transfer.
2. Extend the model to include complexities (in the geometry and fluid behavior) and interpret the results.

This workshop and training program is intended for:

1. Engineers in General Maintenance Divisions, in charge of de-bottlenecking and troubleshooting
2. Design engineers
3. Scientists and R&D consultants
4. Faculty from Engineering colleges

The prerequisite for this course is an undergraduate level exposure in chemical engineering topics/problems in fluid mechanics, reaction, and heat transfer related unit operations. A basic knowledge of computers is also essential.

The course is jointly organised with Zeus Numerix Pvt Ltd. which specializes in CFD software development and consultancy. The lecture sessions will be complemented by hands-on-session training with the CFDExpert™ software to solve problems relevant to chemical engineering applications.

• Prof. P Sunthar, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Sanjay Mahajani, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Atul Sharma, IIT Bombay