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Heat Transfer Simulation

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Turbine Center Frame Hot Streaks

TURBINE CENTER FRAME HOT STREAKS

Investigation of the influence of hot streaks on the turbine center frame using CFD and Large Eddy Simulations. Comparison of unheated and heated scenarios to understand flow and mixing behavior in the turbine.

Better understanding of the machinery wear.

Heat Transfer Analysis

HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS

Investigate whether a structured inner pipe surface achieves better heat output than a smooth surface. CFD calculation of the heat transfer performance of different surfaces using LES simulation.

Customer gains knowledge about Riblet applicability.

Cooling Module

COOLING MODULE

Investigation of the flow field in a refrigerated trailer considering the heat transfer at the evaporator using CFD simulations. Suggestions to reduce pressure losses and attain a more uniform flow.

Performance increase of the refrigerating capacity.

Vacuum Chamber

VACUUM CHAMBER

Determination of the heat transfer coefficients of notched specimen inside a vacuum furnace with CFD simulation. Validation of the flow conditions via temperature measurements.

Optimized furnace performance with simulated data.

Motorcycle Cooling System

MOTORCYCLE COOLING SYSTEM

CFD simulation of a motorcycle's external aerodynamics. Evaluation of the heat flux and cooling properties through radiator and fan airflow. Suggestions for optimization of motorcycle cooling.

Increased comfort for the driver.

Heat Exchanger Simulation

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1MW Heat Exchanger

1MW HEAT EXCHANGER

Assessment of the water and gas flow in a heat exchanger through CFD simulation and comparison with real data. Determination of velocities and heat flux.

Optimized heat exchanger via CFD flow analysis.

500KW Heat Exchanger

500KW HEAT EXCHANGER

Evaluation of various heat exchanger designs, aiming to replace the existing model. Analysis of the roles of radiation and water circulation, and recommendations for optimization.

Understanding important system parameters.

Yankee Dryer

YANKEE DRYER

Simulation of a yankee dryer with the water flow inside, the solids of the cylinder, and the air on the outside to investigate the temperature distribution as well as suggestions for optimized design.

Uniform temperature distribution improves drying.

Thermodynamic Simulation

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Flat Flame Burner

FLAT FLAME BURNER

The flat flame burner for this steel furnace was simulated with an instantaneous combustion model in order simplify the burner and create a virtual model of the steel furnace. This virtual furnace model can then be used to calculate the temperature distribution on the steel parts during the heating cycle.

The virtual model can increase efficiency and accuracy of the heating cycle for steel parts.<...

Industrial Furnace

INDUSTRIAL FURNACE

CFD simulation of the current rotary hearth furnace setup to verify the functionality and identify problematic areas to improve flow behavior at the fan and heat rods.

Better understanding and suggestions for improvements.

Freezer Evaporator

FREEZER EVAPORATOR

CFD simulation of the mean heat flux, temperature, and velocity in an evaporation unit. Optimization of the temperature distribution, the evaporation power, and reduction of the pressure loss.

Energy saving through improved performance.

Refrigerated Well

REFRIGERATED WELL

Optimization of a refrigerated well to increase energy efficiency. Identification of areas with high evaporation losses and proposal for improvement measures.

Efficiency increase and energy saving.

Baking Oven

BAKING OVEN

Analysis and optimization of the temperature and velocity distribution in a baking oven. Suggestions for improvement of the baking surface and the rotors to achieve an even temperature distribution.

Improved and consistent quality of baked goods.

Pipe Flow Simulation

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High-Pressure Cleaning

HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING

Development of a submodel based on the results of the base simulation to verify the dust removal process, done by the injection of air through a pipe system, and suggestions for optimization.

Submodel for more complex system.

Gas Turbine Inflow

GAS TURBINE INFLOW

Simulation of the flow through the pipes and cyclon separator until the gas turbine inlet. Modification of the geometry to increase the level of flow steadiness at the inlet plane.

Flow analysis for optimal flow behavior.

Acoustic Emission Pipe Flow

ACOUSTIC EMISSION PIPE FLOW

Investigation of the effect of an increase in flow speed on the acoustic emissions. Analysis of the velocity dependence with a two-phase sedimentation mixture model and computational aeroacoustics.

Linking fluid velocity to pulp separation.

Overpressure Protection

OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION

Simulation of the mass flow through a heatbox and the connecting pipes to asses overpressure protection measures. Includes a model for steering valves to avoid high static pressure.

Efficient and risk-free safety assessment.

Fluid Flow Simulation

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Water Pump

WATER PUMP

Simulation of the hydraulic behavior of an axial water pump. Analysis of the possible application and impact of laser-produced riblets on the pump efficiency.

Deeper insights into pump performance.

Radial Pump

RADIAL PUMP

Investigation of the hydraulic behavior of a radial pump. CFD simulation of the water velocity distribution and calculation of the Riblet application impact.

Better understanding of the pump behavior.

Well Pump

WELL PUMP

Optimization of a well pump to increase the pumping head. CFD simulation of the velocity magnitude for improved pump geometries and calculation of the efficiency change.

Increased pump efficiency and higher capacity.

Hydrojet

HYDROJET

3D CFD simulation of a hydrojet propulsion system, analyzing key fluidic variables. Recommendation to reconsider the hydraulic design due to low efficiency caused by cavitation.

Determination of the cause for low efficiency.

Jet Propulsion

JET PROPULSION

Feasibility study for a boat jet propulsion system with CFD flow analysis to simulate the thrust for different geometries. Determination of the suitability of the propulsion system for a speed boat.

Informed choice for optimal boat propulsion systems.

Centrifugal Compressor

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSION

CFD simulation of the impact of Riblet foil on the diffuser of the compressor and Riblet coating on the split volute. Increase of polytropic efficiency when Riblets are applied on the volute.

Performance increase of the compressor.

Air Flow Simulation

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Wind Tunnel Fans

WIND TUNNEL FANS

Investigation of the Riblet impact on rotor and stator of a 0.5m model of a wind tunnel ventilator. Simulations for three different operating points, design of Riblets, and performance tests.

Proof of concept for efficiency increase.

Wind Turbine Model

WIND TURBINE MODEL

Evaluation of the power output increase at a model wind turbine with Riblets in a wind tunnel. Analysis of Riblet optimal size and design impact on wind turbine performance.

Enhanced power output and performance of wind turbines.

Turbofan

TURBOFAN

CFD simulation of the jet engine fan stage for 3 different operating points and Riblet impact on rotor and stator. Improvement of total pressure rise and efficiency due to Riblet application.

Potential efficiency increase for jet engine.

Electronic Motor

ELECTRONIC MOTOR

Estimation of the Riblet impact on reducing internal losses in an eMotor when applied to all surfaces. Simulation of the velocity distribution and wall shear stress at different speeds.

Power saving and efficiency increase for eMotor.

Cabin Ventilation

CABIN VENTILATION

Calculation of the cabin ventilation. Analysis of the volume flow and velocity distribution on the outflow nozzles. Proposal for optimization of channels for a better flow distribution.

Competetive advantage through human comfort analysis.

Aircraft Cabin Ventilation

AIRCRAFT CABIN VENTILATION

CFD simulation of the volume flow for an airplane cabine ventilation system. Calculation of maximum velocity and backpressure on the outlet and optimization proposals to meet industry standards.

Optimization of proposed system to reach requirements.

Particle Simulation

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Cyclone Filter

CYCLONE FILTER

Simulation of a standard geometry of an axial cyclone for centrifugal particle separation with regard to pressure loss and particle separation. Flow analysis and optimization proposal for cyclone geometry.

Improved geometry for particle separation.

Demister

DEMISTER

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of a planned droplet separator with additional particle analysis. Better understanding of the flow behavior and suggestions for fixes for design flaws.

System test and fixes ahead of prototype development.

Raw Gas Duct

RAW GAS DUCT

Simulation of the paths of mixed particles with different diameters in a raw gas duct. Suggestions for the homogenization of the particle distribution in the filter boxes.

Optimization of the filtering mechanism.

Particle Atomization

PARTICLE ATOMIZATION

Flow optimization of a particle atomization system to improve the jet quality. Simulation of basic and variant geometry to calculate the changed flow in the area of the jet nozzle.

Design comparison to find best option for prototype.

Pellet Boiler

PELLET BOILER

Calculation of the dust particle trajectories to the electrostatic precipitator in a pellet boiler. Optimization proposals to increase the dust particle separation efficiency.

Enhanced dust separation for cleaner pellet boilers.

Acoustic Simulation

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Acoustic Noise Minimization

ACOUSTIC NOISE MINIMIZATION

Acoustic noise attenuation and analysis through targeted flow and design measures. Precise simulation of turbulent flows through numerical methods (CAA) or application of models for sound generation (FW-H).

Understanding and minimization of noise generation.

Resonator

RESONATOR

Examination of the impact of a Helmholtz Resonator on the acoustic signal. Simulation of the altered inflow and its effect on vibration behavior and comparison to other variants.

Time-effective comparison of different setups.