Flow analysis

Use numerical flow analysis (CFD) to model complex problems and accelerate your product development project.

AeroFEM offers various types of analysis in the field of numerical flow analysis (CFD). The use of CFD is a very valuable tool, especially in the concept phase, and allows the efficient and cost-effective determination of decisive aerodynamic parameters without building prototypes.

CFD simulations provide detailed insights, even at points that are difficult to access by measurement. Numerical flow analysis is also particularly suitable for identifying potential improvements in existing products and systems and for defining and testing appropriate improvement measures. Optimization algorithms can also be used to perform complete design studies to optimally meet the requirements of a product. From aerodynamics and hydrodynamics to thermodynamics and process engineering, we offer support in a wide range of CFD-related topics.

We primarily use Simcenter STAR-CCM+ as a CFD code on our own CFD computing server with 256 CPU cores.


Oliver Ryan

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+41 41 619 85 22

Oliver Ryan
MSc HSLU/FHZ in Engineering

External Flow

  • External aerodynamics (compressible and incompressible)
  • Loads calculations (wings, vehicles, buildings)
  • Hydrodynamics
Ju 52
Kickboard
Side Mirror

Confined Flow

  • Pipe systems
  • Hydraulic components (Valves, Discs)
  • Ventilation systems and indoor climate (HVAC, Passenger Comfort)
  • Porous bodies
  • Cavitation
Ball Valve
Raumluft
Valve

Heat Transfer

  • Conjugate Heat Transfer (convection, conduction & radiation)
  • Recycling and application of process heat (air heater, gas flame, radiation)
  • Cooling of electronic components
  • Fire simulations and smoke distribution (fire safety)
CHT
Steckler
GT Blade

Multiphase Flow

  • Mixing processes & mixers (gases, liquids)
  • Particle simulations (bulk goods, snow)
  • Gas dispersion
FF4
Gas Dispersion
Chain Stream

Turbomachinery

  • Hydro power (steady-state, transient & cavitation)
  • Gas turbines
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Air screws
  • Ventilators
  • Marine propellers
F99
Propeller
Marine Propeller

Fluid-structure interaction

  • 1-way coupling (loads for structural calculation, moving parts)
  • 2-way coupling (deformation of structure and interaction with the flow)
Ju 52 CFD to GFEM
2 way FSI
Thermal Stress

Optimization

  • Design studies
  • Parameter optimization
  • Toplogoy optimization (Adjoint method)
Pareto
Topology Optimization
Wing Design