Abstract
Computational (virtual) prototyping of equipment is a widely accepted design concept in the aerospace and automotive industries, which is becoming increasingly popular in the materials processing and semiconductor industries as well. The concept of virtual prototyping involves the development of computer models for simulation of the physical phenomena that govern equipment performance. Once the computer model has been validated, it can be used for design analysis and optimization studies for that particular equipment/device. Physical prototyping is undertaken only after the virtual prototype has satisfied all the requisite design criteria.
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