Edilson Viana Email & Phone Number

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

Main activities: - Intensive use of numerical tools applied to capture fluid-structural interaction (FSI) phenomena with a focus on divergence and flutter of structures exposed to oscillations induced by the vortex wake; - Calibration of transient turbulence models and validation of aerodynamic loading (CFD and Matlab routines) using pressure coefficients obtained through wind tunnel tests and field measurements, applied to the design of high-lift structures exposed to adverse weather conditions (ABL wind gust) under ground effect (variable power spectral wind profile); - Menaged research and development activities with academic and private institutions focusing on the characterization of high-lift composite devices and layered structures (highly anisotropic) exposed to thermo-mechanical loads, combining numerical techniques (CFD/FEA/IBM), semi-analytical models and parameter calibration through extensive experimental campaigns.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

Research work and product level development activities carried out during the design process of space launch vehicles applying analytical and numerical methods to investigate complex aero-thermodynamic and aeroelasticity phenomena:• Performed CFD numerical analysis to predict aerodynamic derivatives of space launch rocket vehicles under high Mach hypersonic compressible flow conditions;• Investigated the aeroelastic effects acting over rocket fuselage and control surfaces applying scale adaptative turbulence models to full transient there-dimensional FSI analysis aiming to evaluate divergence;• Characterized rocket exhaust nozzle plume phenomena in order to assess heat transfer radiation interaction with the vehicle thermal protection shield applying CFD numerical methods;• Developed code fixes and enhancements for in-house libraries of conceptual tools for high-lift devices in C++, Python and also AMESim environment.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

Research and development activities associated to rocket propulsion (solid/liquid) engines:• Effectively characterized solid fuel surface regression applying IBM/ARM techniques to evaluate the regions under ablative processes;• Calibrated three-dimensional combustion models using LES to characterize the termo-acoustic instabilities of rocket engine (LPRE) thrust chambers;• Evaluated regenerative cooling jacket applying CFD numerical models to solve conjugate heat exchange problems and thermal load management;• Performed the turning angle assessment (TAA) applying full transient 2D CFD calculations in the evaluation of sonic shock waves and fan expansion around turbo pump turbine blades.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

Development activities applied to AMS and Propulsion Systems:• Carried out check-valve numerical design optimization (fluid flow with structural dynamic response) and accomplished air conditioning pack unit design targets;• Stress-tested analytical models applied to engine flow extraction (bleeding system) architecture and electronic bay thermal load;• Elaborated technical reports and analysis summary documents to address power plant integration issues providing continuous product improvement (working along with power plant supplier companies);• Prepared system schematic diagrams, certification reports and qualification test procedures for ground and flight tests.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

Research and development activities applied to Internal Combustion Engines conceptual design and test bench experimental analysis:• Calibrated multi-component multi-phase compressible flow combustion CFD numerical model for natural gas and ethanol including detailed chemistry applied to internal combustion engines;• Executed experimental and numerical procedure development aimed to model and compare flow structures generation and evolution over steady flow bench using PIV apparatus;• Effectively characterized injection event timing and mixture preparation applying CFD transient two-way coupled break-up model for spray plumes;• Developed thermal load (CFD) and structural/dynamic analysis (FEA) numerical coupling interface methodology applied to cooling jacket design.

Joinville Area, Brazil

Key Achievements:• Coordinated cross-functional team developing mechanical gas compressor systems project design to increase thermodynamic efficiency;• Performed valve head design optimization applying FE non-linear models accounting for mechanical vibration and structural dynamics;• Effectively run transient CFD multi-phase flow analysis fine tuning acoustic resonators and valve head mechanical coupling.

Joinville Area, Brazil

Key Achievements:• Applied full transient LES calculations to cooling air flow systems to predict condensation and ice formation at pull down and door opening event;• Designed and implemented fan blade wind tunnel testing facility to investigate aeroacoustics noise performance;• Successfully implemented SBD (Simulation Based Design) methodology integrating full CAD Top Down Design and Parametric modeling with automated mesh generation and CFD calculations.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences

Activities and Societies: SAE member with participation in congress and scientific paper publications. Dissertation title "Numerical.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Turbulence scale adaptative resolving techniques comparison to coherent cross-flow instability modes reconstruction applying spectral.