Overview

In industrial settings, efficient heat transfer processes play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal performance of various thermal systems. Heat transfer is a fundamental aspect of numerous industrial applications, including power generation, chemical processing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and manufacturing processes.

Effective management of heat transfer phenomena is crucial for maintaining equipment reliability, maximising energy efficiency, and ensuring product quality. However, the complexity of industrial thermal systems often presents challenges in accurately predicting and optimising heat transfer processes. In this webinar, we will delve into the utilisation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for optimising industrial thermal systems within the framework of Industry 4.0. CFD emerges as a pivotal tool for analysing fluid flow and heat transfer dynamics, offering invaluable insights into system performance and energy efficiency.

The session will elucidate the CFD modeling process, encompassing problem definition, mesh generation, model selection, and result interpretation. Through a comprehensive case study focusing on a heat exchanger, attendees will witness the practical application of CFD in predicting temperature profiles, pressure gradients, and flow behaviours, thereby facilitating informed decision-making for system optimisation. Ultimately, the webinar underscores the transformative potential of CFD in driving efficiency improvements and advancing industrial practices in the Industry 4.0 landscape.

Speaker

Jundika Candra Kurnia, Head of Energy & Environment Research Cluster

Jundika Candra Kurnia is Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Head of Energy and Environment Research Cluster, Faculty of Engineering and Science Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia. He was Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and Head of Research Center (GHTeC/STARC), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. He is registered as Chartered Engineer (UK), Professional Technologist (Malaysia) and Senior Professional Engineer (Indonesia).

He has more than 15 years of R&D and academic experience. He has extensive publications with a high number of citations and h-index. He has secured several competitive national and international grants, funding, and consultation. He actively involved in voluntary service to the academic community as advisory board, visiting professor, invited speaker, journal guest editor, journal reviewer, conference committee and research grant reviewer.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Computer Aided Process Engineering Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

10:00–11:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.