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Seminar: GPU-based mesh-less CFD modeling of free surface flows and wave-structure interaction
24 April 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dr. Morteza Derakhti
Researcher, APL,
Assistant Professor, CEE,
Affiliate Assistant Professor, ME
University of Washington
Location Information
**This seminar will be held both in person (Bilger Hall 150) and over Zoom**
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95081858686
Meeting ID: 950 8185 8686
Passcode: OREseminar
This talk introduces emerging GPU-based, mesh-less computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, particularly focusing on turbulent free surface flows and fluid-structure interactions. This modeling framework directly captures the complex dynamics of multi-body structures like Wave Energy Converters (WECs), along with their interactions with surrounding turbulent flows under various sea states. By adopting a mesh-less approach, we eliminate common challenges associated with mesh-based models, such as difficulties in surface tracking and mesh interpolation. Our GPU-based framework marks a significant advancement in the design process of WECs, offering substantially faster and more efficient computations than traditional CPU-based CFD models.