Zaid Paloba

About Zaid Paloba

Passionate about the art and science of computational fluid dynamics, with a focus on…

Experience

1. Technical Support Engineer- Fluids

   Ansys

   Jul 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   PARAMETERIZATION IN ANSYS FLUENT USING WORKBENCHLed the development of a comprehensive course on Parameterization in Ansys Fluent using Workbench, equipping engineers with the skills to optimize simulations and enhance design exploration.Provided in-depth explanations of Workbench parameters, flow parameters in Fluent, and CAD parameters in Discovery, demonstrating their functions and real-world applications.Designed and conducted hands-on workshops, guiding participants through ball-valve parameterization studies to apply advanced techniques to real-world simulation challenges.>FAULT-TOLERANT MESHINGDeveloped and delivered an in-depth guide on Ansys Fluent’s FTM workflow, focusing on the ‘Include Porous Regions’ feature. Covered Direct Coordinates, Text File, and Nonrectangular methods, using visualization techniques to improve porous region representation.Created a structured methodology for defining leakage thresholds, explaining the role of the wrapper, the importance of sealing leakages, and implementing Identified Region and Object methods. Demonstrated techniques for visualizing and patching leakages, along with strategic void point placement for effective sealing.Designed a specialized workflow for adding boundary layers in FTM, highlighting their impact on accuracy and computational efficiency. Provided a comparative analysis of the three Offset Method Types—Aspect Ratio, Last Ratio, and Uniform—outlining their advantages, limitations, and best practices for optimal meshing performance.>MULTIPHASE MODELINGDeveloped and delivered an in-depth VoF Model course, incorporating real-world case studies and dynamic visualizations to enhance understanding of its applications and limitations.Designed a specialized VoF Model setup course, providing a comparative analysis of implicit and explicit formulations, their advantages and drawbacks, and best practices for selecting the optimal approach to maximize accuracy and efficiency in simulations.