Turbomachinery CFD Simulation using Cadence Fidelity: A Hands-On Workshop

Bengaluru, 26 and 27 March 2026: Turbomachinery forms the core of aerospace propulsion, power generation, and industrial fluid handling systems. A two-day workshop on "Turbomachinery CFD Simulation using Cadence Fidelity" was held on March 26th and 27th, 2026, by the Department of Aerospace Engineering, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, to address this need.

Organised in association with Trellisign Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the event provided participants, students, faculty, researchers, and professionals with practical expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) workflows. The primary objective of the workshop was to bridge academic theory and industrial application, enabling attendees to master simulation from meshing to post-processing using industry-leading tools. 

The workshop was led by Dheeraj Mathew Paulson, a certified Field Application Engineer specialising in Cadence Fluids and multiphysics simulations. The programme delivered structured sessions enriched with real-world insights throughout both days. 

Day one focused on exploring the fundamentals. It covered CFD principles, turbomachinery flow physics, and meshing techniques. Participants took part in interactive demos and hands-on exercises with Fidelity Autogrid. They generated structured and unstructured meshes for turbomachinery geometries, emphasising grid quality, boundary layer resolution, refinement strategies, and convergence monitoring to ensure reliable simulations.

Day two advanced to simulation execution and analysis. Attendees configured the Fidelity CFD solver and Fine Turbo for components like centrifugal and axial compressors, defining boundary conditions, rotational speeds, and fluid properties. They monitored solver iterations in real-time. Then, they used CF-View for post-processing, revealing flow patterns, pressure distributions, velocity contours, and streamlines. Participants learned to validate results against experimental data. This provided actionable engineering insights to participants. 

Hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the workshop underscored the value of industry collaboration, including ties with SIATI. Trellisign Technologies Pvt. Ltd. supported the event by providing industry-grade tools and training, thereby enhancing the technical competence needed for industry-readiness of participants. 

The workshop not only simplified complex CFD applications but also empowered participants to innovate cost-effectively, minimising physical prototyping. Such events reaffirm JAIN's commitment to advancing aerospace engineering in India.