Ansys Fluent
Deepak Kumar
Project Scientist/Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 4+ years of experience in Flow Simulation, Thermal Analysis, and Heat Transfer using Ansys Fluent. Currently working as Project Scientist at National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, handling design validation and CFD analysis of Deep Sea Mining systems. Strong expertise in fluid flow, heat transfer, multiphase flow, meshing, solver setup, and result interpretation. Experienced in solving real industrial engineering problems using simulation tools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Scientist/Engineering
National Institute of Ocean Technology (MoES)
09.2022 - Current
- Performed CFD simulations for hydraulic collection systems, pumping flow, and engineering equipment using ANSYS Fluent.
- Conducted thermal and fluid flow studies for critical mechanical systems.
- Worked on particle transport, suction systems, pressure drop, velocity distribution, and performance optimization.
- Executed multiphase flow analysis and transient simulations for air-lift system.
- Validated CFD results with experimental data.
- Prepared technical reports and engineering presentations.
- Worked closely with design and fabrication teams for product manufacturing and design improvement.
Research Scholar
National Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Project: Numerical Investigation of Power-law Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer over a Rotating Elliptic Cylinder in Laminar Flow Regime.
- Extensive use of ANSYS Fluent for external flow, rotating bodies, heat transfer, and non-Newtonian flow simulations.
- Performed mesh independence tests, model validation, transient flow simulations, and heat transfer studies.
- Published multiple research papers in reputed international journals.
Summer Internship
National Institute of Sc. & Tech., Berhampur
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Project: Heat Source/Sink and Viscous Dissipation Effect on Non-Newtonian Nanofluids.
Education
Master of Engineering - Heat Power Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology - Mesra
Ranchi, INDIA05-2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, INDIA05-2012
Skills
- CFD Software: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Workbench
- Analysis: Thermal Simulation, Flow Simulation, CHT Simulation
- Engineering Areas: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Turbulence Models, Multiphase Flow
- Pre/Post Processing: Meshing, Geometry Cleanup, Grid Independence, Validation
- Other Tools: Tecplot, OriginPro, MS Excel, Latex
Projects
- Numerical and Experimental investigation of Hydraulic (Coanda effect based) Polymetallic Nodules Collection System.
- Numerical and Experimental investigation of Hydraulic based Polymetallic Nodules Collection System
- Numerical Analysis of the Hydro-cyclone System
- Design Development and Structural Analysis of PMNs Crusher System
- Design Development and Structural Analysis of PMNs Feeder System
- Numerical Investigation of Power-law Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer over a Rotating Elliptic Cylinder in Laminar Flow Regime
- Numerical Investigation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Micro-channel with Nanofluids and Internal
Extended Surfaces
Affiliations
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Accomplishments
- Obtained Scholarship from M.H.R.D (Government of India) during the Master of Engineering study.
- Obtained Institute Fellowship for Summer Research Internship at National Institute of Science & Tech., Odisha.
Certification
Fundamentals of Generative AI by IIT Madras
Software
Origin Plotting
Rocky DEM
Techplot
Timeline
Fundamentals of Generative AI by IIT Madras
04-2026
Large Language Model Concept and Applications by IIT Hyderabad
04-2026
Core Areas of Artificial Intelligence by IIT Madras
04-2026
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence by IIT Madras
04-2026
Certificate of Completion on "Artificial Intelligence for Karmayogis" provided by Karmayogi BHARAT.
04-2026
Certificate of Completion on "Government E-Marketplace" provided by Institute of Secretariate Training and Management
12-2024
Project Scientist/Engineering
National Institute of Ocean Technology (MoES)
09.2022 - Current
Research Scholar
National Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 08.2022
Summer Internship
National Institute of Sc. & Tech., Berhampur
06.2014 - 06.2014
Master of Engineering - Heat Power Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology - Mesra
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University