This course is for general TGrid users who are interested in meshing complicated geometry. The program will have an automotive focus, however, it is open to all TGrid clients. Attendees must have completed TGrid introductory training and it is recommended that they have at least one year of experience using the software.

Course format:

lectures and hands-on tutorials

Students can expect to learn:

• TGrid 4.0 wrapper
• General tips-and-tricks

Instructors:

Hamid Ghazialam has been a member of the automotive industry team in Ann Arbor, Michigan since June of 1999. He received his BSME degree from San Diego State University and his MSME from Purdue University. In his graduate research, he used FLUENT to model flow and heat transfer in aircraft wheel and brake assemblies, as well as flow and heat transfer in heat exchangers used for locomotives. After graduating from Purdue University, Hamid joined Visteon's Climate Control Division, using FLUENT to predict defrost patterns on automotive windshields.

Included in your fee:

• lunch
• training diploma
• bound lecture notes manual
• tutorials for practice back at the office and/or to share with co-workers
• an opportunity to meet with your account manager and consulting engineer

Agenda:

• Introduction to TGrid 4.0 Wrapper and 3Matic (Lecture)
• TGrid 4.0 Wrapper Demo
• TGrid 4.0 Wrapper Simple Tutorial
• TGrid 4.0 Wrapper Advance Topics (Lecture)
• TGrid Wrapper Advanced Tutorial
• TGrid Wrapper Tips and Tricks (Lecture)
• TGrid General Tips and Tricks (Lecture)
• Group Discussion

Cost:

$900/person

Recommended follow-on courses:

• Automotive Underhood and Underbody Thermal Modeling
• Automotive Climate Control System Modeling