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Thirumalaikumar B
CFD Engineer
Kovilpatti
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven CFD Engineer with 4.5 years of experience specializing in fluid dynamics simulation, heat transfer analysis, multiphase simulation, and SPH simulation across industries such as automotive and energy. Proficient in using industry-standard software tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star CCM+, and Particleworks to design, analyze, and optimize complex fluid flow systems. Strong background in applying CFD methodologies to solve real-world engineering problems, reduce physical testing, and improve system efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
CFD Engineer
Valeo India Private Limited
03.2022 - Current
- Performed CFD simulations to analyze fluid flow, thermal management, and cooling systems in electric motors and mechatronic components such as inverter, DC-DC converter, and OBC (On Board Charger).
- Utilized tools like ANSYS Fluent, and STAR-CCM+ to model and simulate fluid flow, Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT), and Multiphase simulations.
- Worked on SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) tools such as Particleworks to visualize the real-time flow interactions, filling, and splashing behavior of coolant inside the motors.
- Participated in design reviews and presented simulation results to the customers and senior leadership, highlighting areas for design improvement.
- Prepared multiple work instruction documents for various types of CFD simulation after correlating the results with test data and standardizing the simulation workflow.
CFD Engineer
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Optimized existing fan design for lower capacity of the thermal powerplant by modifying the dimensions of the existing propeller and generated fan curve data through CFD simulations.
- Worked on improving the heat transfer of the battery module for the electric bike from Revolt motors. Optimized the flow intakes for enhanced cooling of the battery module without increasing the drag through Conjugate Heat Transfer simulations.
Trainee Engineer - CFD
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed CFD simulations to analyze fluid flow inside the flue gas duct of the thermal power plant. Based on the results, guide vanes/deflector plates were suggested at required locations within the duct to optimize the existing design by eliminating the flow abnormalities and thereby reducing the pressure drop across the system.
- Worked closely with testing teams to correlate simulation results with test results by recommending appropriate locations where flow parameters such as velocity and pressure have to be measured.
Intern - CFD
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked on improving the thermal comfort inside the passenger vehicle by maintaining optimal temperature, humidity level, and airflow, ensuring occupants feel comfortable through conducting multiphase–species transport CFD simulation. Human comfort was ensured by the ASHRAE standard 55.
Education
Certification Course - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Skill-Lync
Chennai, India 05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India 06.2014 - 05.2019
Skills
Fluid Mechanics
Heat transfer
Conjugate Heat Transfer simulation
Multiphase flow
Turbulence modeling
Accomplishments
Hold a patent on the title of "Improved meander plate design to avoid air bubble trap with increased efficiency in the inverter cooling" as a lead inventor.
Software
Star-CCM
Particleworks
ANSA
Timeline
CFD Engineer
Valeo India Private Limited
03.2022 - Current
CFD Engineer
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
10.2021 - 03.2022
Trainee Engineer - CFD
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
04.2021 - 09.2021
Intern - CFD
Tefugen Technologies Private Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
Certification Course - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Skill-Lync
05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)
PSG College of Technology
06.2014 - 05.2019
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