Case Study: Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute achieves wind‑resilient solar artifacts with ANSYS AIM

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute - Customer Case Study

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute faced the challenge of designing aesthetically pleasing solar artifacts (umbrella and tree forms) that fit into public spaces while withstanding a wide range of wind conditions at locations such as beaches, parks and roadsides. To validate strength without compromising design, the institute worked with ANSYS using ANSYS AIM (and ANSYS SpaceClaim) to evaluate fluid‑structure interaction and wind-load performance.

Using ANSYS tools, CSIR‑CMERI set up a complete FSI workflow in ANSYS AIM to simulate steady turbulent wind flows and map forces onto the solar panels for stress and displacement analysis; models were tested at 80, 100 and 120 km/hr and showed the umbrella design could withstand these conditions. ANSYS AIM’s single‑window, guided environment delivered fast turnaround, broadened simulation access across the organization, and enabled CSIR‑CMERI to offer the technology for licensing based on validated results.

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute

R. K. Jain

Principal Scientist