Abstract
Fluids engineers in industry have historically faced a rigid dilemma: devote immense effort and computational cost to scale-resolving simulations that capture complex transient physics, or accept simplifying assumptions (steady flow, idealized geometry, intrusive turbulence models) to accommodate rapid design cycles. The SIMULIA PowerFLOW lattice-Boltzmann solver presents a unique third option. By coupling inherently transient, rigorous physics with automated geometry pre-processing and extreme computational efficiency, PowerFLOW enables high-fidelity results with simulation turnaround times that are compatible with industrial development timelines. Matthew Langford of Techsburg, a specialized engineering services firm in Christiansburg, VA, USA, will present an overview of recent projects leveraging PowerFLOW to deliver validated simulation results across diverse applications, ranging from aircraft propulsion noise prediction to gas turbine unsteady flows and PowerFLOW-trained machine learning frameworks.
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As Chief Engineer at Techsburg in Christiansburg, VA, USA, Matthew Langford brings over two decades of experience to the aerospace and energy sectors. His core expertise lies in the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of aircraft propulsion systems and gas turbines.
Since 2020, Matthew has heavily utilized the PowerFLOW lattice-Boltzmann solver to drive simulations of aircraft aeroacoustics and other unsteady flows. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
