CFD & Thermal
Direct Liquid Cooling — Critical Friction Applications
2025 Michigan Technological University Advanced CFD Coursework
10–15%
Efficiency ↑
Critical friction surfaces in rotating machinery experience thermal loading that reduces efficiency and component lifespan.
Optimize a direct liquid cooling system for oil-film thermal performance in high-load friction applications.
Performed 1D system simulation in ANSYS and validated against MATLAB finite-volume calculations. Evaluated temperature distribution, heat flux, and load capacity across varying flow rates.
Improved thermal-mechanical efficiency by 10–15% and temperature distribution uniformity. Identified optimal design parameters for enhanced cooling performance and extended service life.
Tools & Methods
ANSYS 1DMATLAB FVM