Hi, I'm Arhum, a skilled Mechanical Engineer specializing in 3D modeling, design, and rendering with Solidworks. Additionally, I possess expertise in performing FEA, CFD, Fluid Flow analysis, and Static Structural Analysis using Ansys.
I can bring your ideas to life and transform them into reality. Whether you need assistance with creating intricate 3D models, optimizing product performance through simulations, or analyzing fluid dynamics, I have the knowledge and experience to meet your requirements.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or queries.
Regards,
Arhum Khalil.
CFD Analysis
Engineering Simulation
Mechanical Engineering
3D Modeling
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Finite Element Analysis
CAD
Modeling
Manufacturing Engineering
2D Drawing
Engineering Design
Technical Report
Technical Review
3D Drawing
Shuaib B.
Durban, South Africa
$80/hr
5.0
122 jobs
Mechanical Engineer | CFD · FEA · CAD | 2× USPTO Patents | Top Rated Plus
Overview:
Mechanical engineer specialising in CFD, FEA, and thermal systems, with two granted USPTO patents in cooling technology (US 12,452,991 · US 12,453,048). I design and validate heat exchangers, HVAC systems, centrifugal fans, and refrigerant loops in OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, SimScale, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation. Top Rated Plus on Upwork , 85+ contracts, 3,000+ hours, $275K+ earned. Based in Cape Town, South Africa. Former CTO of a product development company.
I don't ship black-box "trust me" reports. Every deliverable carries the mesh, Y+ verification, residual history, and flow-uniformity evidence behind the numbers. Results your team can defend in a design review. And because I've built a Python+OpenFOAM automation pipeline, I run parametric sweeps hand-meshing freelancers can't: on Heat exchanger contracts(2026), a 224,000-point overnight sweep on a centrifugal heat exchanger surfaced a geometry that more than doubled system COP.
Core Services
CFD: heat exchangers, HVAC, centrifugal fans, ducts, refrigerant loops; conjugate heat transfer, natural convection, multiphase flow with species transport, turbulence modelling (k-ω SST, realizable k-ε, LES where warranted).
FEA / Structural: stress, fatigue life, vibration, drop/impact testing, nonlinear and topology optimisation, composites (CalculiX, ANSYS Mechanical).
Acoustic / NVH: noise prediction and NVH analysis.
CAD & Documentation: SOLIDWORKS parametric modelling, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, surface modelling, photorealistic rendering, and manufacturing-ready technical drawings.
Software: OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical, SimScale, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL Multiphysics, SolidWorks (CAD + Flow Simulation), CalculiX, Gmsh, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, MATLAB, Python.
Selected Work:
Heat exchanger (2026) — 224k-point automated CFD sweep on a centrifugal heat exchanger; found a geometry that >2× system COP.
Brine–CO₂ corrosion modelling, oil-field pipework (2025–26, active) — multiphase CFD with species transport.
USC approved Valve (2025) — backflow-preventer pressure-loss validation to AWWA C510 across six configurations.
EvansWerks (2023–26) — 32-month principal-engineer engagement for Product development
Patented airless tyre (2026) — coupled FEA + thermal feasibility on an adaptive airless tyre (CalculiX + Gmsh).
toronto university wind tunnel (2025) — contraction-section CFD achieving <1% velocity-profile RMS in the working section.
Credentials: Mechanical Engineering, advanced simulation focus (in progress) · BSc.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, UKZN · Aerospace Systems Research Group affiliate since 2019 · 2× granted USPTO patents in cooling-system technology.
Industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, HVAC, Electronics Cooling.
Working With Me:
Send a brief or job link → scope, a fixed or hourly quote, and a stated turnaround within one business day.
Every project ships with validated mesh, residual + Y+ + flow-uniformity plots, side-by-side configuration comparison, and a one-page executive summary.
Regular updates throughout, designs optimized for manufacturability. Overlap with US, EU, and APAC business hours.
CFD Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
Product Design
Structural Engineering
Mathematical Modeling
Physics
Hydraulic Engineering
Calculus
OpenFOAM
ANSYS
HVAC System Design
MATLAB
Python
Sergey M.
Odessa, Ukraine
$17/hr
4.9
131 jobs
I am doing FEA, CFD ,Thermal simulation. 3d Design. Rocky DEM. Fatigue, Buckling, welds, bolts.
ANSYS, SolidWorks.
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
ANSYS
SolidWorks
Widad E.
Sale, Morocco
$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Hi, I'm Widad Elyamani – an aerospace engineering graduate with deep experience in CFD, CAD, and structural analysis.
I've used ANSYS and Abaqus to evaluate composite structures, always aiming for efficient, high-performance outcomes. MATLAB & Simulink help me handle data analysis, control logic, and simulation automation.
Whether you need aerodynamic analysis, structural FEA, or detailed CAD modelling, I focus on delivering precise, high-quality results. Because engineering isn't just theory – it's solving real problems with practical, well-executed solutions.
My background combines analytical rigour with hands-on design and simulation. I've run aerodynamic studies using XFLR5 / XFOIL, created production-ready models in SolidWorks and CATIA V5, and performed advanced simulations across multiple physics domains.
Tools I work with :
°ANSYS (CFD, thermal, multiphase, microfluidics, coupled loads)
°Abaqus (FEA, composites)
°SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, surfaces)
°CATIA V5
°MATLAB & Simulink
°XFLR5 / XFOIL
How I work:
°Clarify requirements before starting
°Keep a clean, organised engineering workflow
°Stay precise, communicate regularly, meet deadlines
From 3D mechanical design to CFD, FEA, or general technical support – my goal is the same: add real value with professional, reliable work.
Let's talk about your project and what you need to achieve.
Best,
Widad E.
CFD Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
MATLAB
Composite Material
Aerodynamic Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
CATIA
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Differential Calculus
Structural Analysis
Creo Parametric
Python Script
Fauzan A.
Sumenep, Indonesia
$5/hr
4.9
20 jobs
Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering engineering calculations, simulations, and detailed designs for static and rotating equipment in Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, and Energy industries.
MY SERVICE:
⚙️ ENGINEERING CALCULATION
✔️Pressure Vessel Design Calculation (ASME VIII Div.1 & Div.2)
✔️Storage Tank Design Calculation (API 650, API 620, AWWA D100, AWWA D103)
✔️Heat Exchanger Thermal Design Calculation (TEMA R,C,B)
✔️Piping Design Calculation (ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1)
✔️Pump System Calculation, Sizing Equipment (API 610, API 674, API 675, API 676)
✔️Compressor System Calculation, Sizing Equipment (API 617, API 618, API 619)
✔️Conveyor Design Calculation, Belt Sizing, Pulley Sizing, Motor Calculation (CEMA)
✔️HVAC Design Calculation, Cooling Load Calculation and Design (ASHRAE)
✔️Hydrant System Design Calculation (NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 24)
⚙️ SIMULATION
✔️Finite Element Analysis (FEA SIMULATION)
🔹Static Structural
🔹Shell Tank Analysis
🔹Bolted Joint Analysis
🔹Wind & Seismic Analysis
✔️Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
🔹Internal Flow
🔹Heat Transfer
🔹Mixing Study
🔹Multiphase
✔️Pipe Stress Analysis
🔹Thermal Expansion Analysis, Wind, Seismic, and Vibration.
🔹Pipe Support Evaluation
⚙️ MECHANICAL DESIGN
✔️3D CAD Modelling
✔️Sheet Metal Design
✔️2D drawing, General Arrangement, Detail Fabrication Drawing, and MTO
✔️Plant 3D routing, Piping Layout, Isometric Drawing, and MTO
✔️MEP Layout, MEP isometric, and MTO
CFD Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design
Piping Design
Finite Element Analysis
CAD Drafting
3D Design
2D Design
HVAC System Design
MEP Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks
AutoCAD Plant 3D
ANSYS
Caesar II
PV ELITE
HTRI
HAP
Juan Manuel L.
Godoy Cruz, Argentina
$25/hr
5.0
22 jobs
Hi,
I have a PhD in Industrial Engineering and am an expert in FEA using ANSYS. I also have extensive experience in technical report writing. I have worked on numerous 3D modeling projects using CATIA, CFD projects using ANSYS CFX and Fluent, Heat Transfer projects using ANSYS Mechanical, and Solar Modeling projects using SolTrace.
Moreover, I have ample skills in English, French, and Mathematics (Statistics, Calculus, Differential Equations), which I acquired during my Master of Engineering in France and my Doctorate of Industrial Engineering in Argentina. I have scored high in English Language international tests such as the B2 First (FCE) and the TOEIC. I have also written several world-class scientific articles in English.
I'm capable of completing projects within the committed time and quality, assuming a professional customer-client relationship. Present me with the opportunity to prove my expertise, and we will work together to excel in your goals.
Thanks!
CATIA
Solar Energy
ANSYS
Mechanical Engineering
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