EP 022: David Fletcher | Mastering CFD: The Process Industry and CFD {How to Become a CFD Engineer}

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00:00 Introduction
00:19 David’s background
01:03 The Evolution of CFD and Writing Your Own Code
04:12 Streamlines vs. Streaklines: Clearing Up Misconceptions
06:27 Mentoring and Teaching in the Field of CFD
07:16 The Changing Landscape of CFD Education
10:39 The Importance of Practical Experience in CFD
16:40 Collaboration Between Simulation Experts and Operating Staff
20:37 Case Study: Successful CFD Implementation at Alcoa
33:25 The Role of CFD in the Industrial Revolution and Digital Transformation
41:18 The Importance of Mentorship and Specialist Involvement
41:52 Learning from Experts and Practical Testing
43:24 The Value of Books and Foundational Knowledge
44:33 Precision in Engineering and Error Bars
46:41 Challenges in Education and Industry Needs
48:56 The Role of Mathematics in Engineering
58:07 Effective Communication and Practical Simulations
01:04:27 Exciting Future of CFD and Simulation
01:13:20 Mentorship and Career Reflections
01:15:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Podcast Recorded: August 12, 2024; Subscriber release count: 2,360

[apopinhak]

Amazing conversation! Thanks for the insights Prof. Fletcher and Kade.

[mostafaseif]

That was a fantastic episode and sincere ending. I loved how he emphasized on how the fundamentals and mathematics remain essential for a CFD engineer, specially at a time when our attention spans are getting cooked. The recommendation for Transport Phenomena is also very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[akbarravan]

Thank you so much for doing this. It’s really interesting to have experts like Prof. Fletcher on the show, as opportunities to listen to their perspectives are so rare. Just a suggestion...If you put your show in Podcast applications, it would be much more easier to follow you.

[jayaprakash]

Kade, I really appreciate your efforts in putting this together. I admire the way you’re always here, sharing knowledge no matter what the outcome. It was incredibly helpful, and I was so engaged every minute, like watching the climax of a film in this podcast.

[amremad]

Stil the Episode of John Chawner is the best. Thanks a lot, Kade for your sincere efforts.