Computational Fluid Dynamics
CFD helps you drive innovation in product development.
AeroFEM offers computational fluid dynamics in addition to its many years of experience in structural mechanics and dynamics. Especially in the concept phase of a new product, CFD is a highly valuable engineering tool. It makes efficient determination of complex flow features and important flow parameters possible, without the need to build large numbers of prototypes. Furthermore, CFD is highly useful for retrofitting and improving existing products since it is not restricted by the high cost of experimental testing and evaluation. With the use of optimization algorithms, complete design studies can be performed to improve the products of our customers. We enjoy working closely with our clients to address their needs and resolve demanding CFD-related design issues.
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Oliver Ryan
MSc HSLU/FHZ in Engineering
CFD Applications
STAR-CCM+ is the main CFD code used at AeroFEM which is run on regularly updated hardware infrastructure.
Examples of potential CFD applications include:
- External Aerodynamics: incompressible and compressible aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, …
- Confined Flows: pipe flows, valves, porous media, HVAC (passenger comfort), …
- Heat Transfer: heating/cooling of fluids and solids, natural convection, …
- Turbo Machinery: hydro turbines, pumps, compressors, hydrodynamic propulsion, wind turbines, …
- Multi-phase Flow: mixing processes, VOF, …
- Fluid-structure Interaction: moving parts (1-way coupling), 2-way coupling, …