Computational Fluid Dynamics Expert Joins TNEI

TNEI’s Power Systems and Technology group has strengthened its specialist modelling capabilities with the recruitment of an expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics.  Charlotte Higgins joins TNEI as a Consultant in its Manchester office with over 9 years experience gained in both the UK and Australia.

 

Expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Charlotte has worked on a number of major CFD projects including risk assessment studies of the Kashagan oil field development simulating gas dispersion and fire/explosion scenarios.

 

Charlotte also worked on a study to assess the viability of building integrated vertical wind turbines for a Twin Towers development in Istanbul, Turkey using both CFD and wind tunnel testing.

 

At TNEI Charlotte’s extensive experience will be used for, amongst other things, the assessment of wind turbines, especially micro turbines, to determine the viability of individual sites and their potential power output. Charlotte’s skills will also be used to review wave and tidal power devices.

 

Over time, CFD has become more popular as the computational power has increased allowing for larger simulations, providing quicker and cheaper results.

 

Commenting on Charlotte’s recent recruitment, TNEI’s Technical Director, Graeme Bathurst explained: “A core strength of TNEI’s Power System and Technology Group is our specialist modelling capability. Our ability to understand and resolve the most complex aspects of power system behaviour is well known. Now with Charlotte’s appointment, the make up and nature of our new team means that we can investigate and resolve an even greater range of projects and problems.”