S5E19 Krishna Raichur | The Ins & Outs of Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD)

Being an Engineer

Aaron Moncur interviews Krishna Raichur about his journey, Krishna shares his insights into simulation technologies, the evolution of engineering tools, and the impact of digital twins and AI/ML algorithms on the industry.

Main Topics:

• Krishna's background and journey to simulation engineering
• Benefits and challenges of simulation implementation
• Case study on simulating blood flow in an artificial heart design
• Static vs dynamic simulation, material properties and limitations
• Costs of simulation software, ROI considerations and future developments

About the guest: Krishna Raichur is a Principal Engineer at SimuTech Group and an Ansys Certified Elite Channel Partner. With a robust career spanning over three decades, Krishna has made significant contributions to the field of engineering simulation, technical support, and techno-marketing. His expertise in ANSYS products and his passion for educating others make him a distinguished figure in the engineering community.

Links:
Krishna Raichur - LinkedIn
SimuTech Group Website
About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

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1. S5E19 Krishna Raichur | The Ins & Outs of Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD) (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and overview of PDX engineering conference (00:00:05)

3. Introduction of guest Krishna Raichur (00:01:47)

4. What inspired Krishna to become an engineer (00:02:38)

5. Challenges in implementing simulation technologies (00:09:09)

6. Case study on simulating blood flow in an artificial heart design (00:11:12)

7. Explanation of static vs dynamic simulation (00:20:36)

8. Discussion of digital twins concept (00:25:46)

9. Differences between FDA of metals vs plastics (00:28:55)

10. Common misconceptions about simulation (00:34:06)

11. Cost considerations for simulation software (00:37:41)

12. Future developments with AI and machine learning (00:43:10)