Wind Turbine Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer
Location
Bangalore | India
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Job Description:
Overview: We are seeking a skilled and analytical CFD Engineer to join our team specializing in wind turbine design and analysis. As a CFD Engineer, you will play a vital role in simulating and analyzing the fluid dynamics around wind turbine components, contributing to the optimization of aerodynamic performance and overall efficiency.
Responsibilities: - Aerodynamic Simulation:
- Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to simulate and analyze the aerodynamic performance of wind turbine components, including blades, towers, and nacelles.
- Evaluate the impact of wind flow, turbulence, and atmospheric conditions on component efficiency.
- Design Optimization:
- Collaborate with design engineers to optimize wind turbine component designs based on CFD simulations.
- Identify opportunities for improving aerodynamic efficiency, reducing drag, and minimizing turbulence effects.
- Wake Modeling:
- Model and analyze the wake effects of wind turbines within a wind farm to optimize turbine spacing and layout for maximum energy extraction.
- Collaborate with wind farm layout designers to enhance overall farm performance.
- Heat Transfer Analysis:
- Perform heat transfer analysis to assess the thermal performance of components, including cooling systems for electronic components within the nacelle.
- Validation and Verification:
- Validate and verify CFD results through comparison with experimental data and field measurements.
- Continuously improve and refine CFD models based on real-world observations and feedback.
- Documentation:
- Document and communicate CFD results, methodologies, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing aerodynamic and fluid dynamic analysis findings.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics experts, design engineers, and project managers, to integrate CFD into the design and development process.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in performing Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations for complex aerodynamic systems, preferably in the wind energy or aerospace industry.
- Proficiency in CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer.
Skills: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex CFD results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills for working within multidisciplinary teams.
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