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Modeling Various Flow Control Mechanisms to Improve Efficiency & Performance
Overview
Hydraulic systems utilize fluid to transmit power and control mechanical motion. CFD simulations are employed to model fluid flow in hydraulic circuits, analyze pressure distributions, and optimize component designs for efficient energy transfer. Pumps and turbines are essential components in fluid power systems and energy generation — simulation analyzes performance characteristics, optimizes designs for maximum efficiency, and troubleshoots issues like cavitation and flow separation. Valves play a crucial role in regulating fluid flow, and CFD helps design and optimize valve geometries and analyze flow characteristics.
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Multi Phase & Multi SpeciesThermal ManagementExternal & Internal AerodynamicsSubsonic / Transonic / Supersonic FlowsAero-Vibro AcousticsBattery Management SystemsFluid-Structure InteractionHydraulic & TurbomachineryCombustion & Reaction ChemistryPolymer & Metal ProcessingCustomized Functional DevelopmentKey Aspects
Computing head-flow curves, efficiency maps, and stage-by-stage performance for centrifugal and axial pumps, fans, and compressors — guiding impeller and diffuser design optimisation.
Simulating steam, gas, and hydraulic turbine flow — predicting blade loading, secondary flows, and stage efficiency to support turbine design and performance improvement.
Modelling the onset and extent of cavitation in pumps, hydrofoils, and control valves — identifying risk areas and evaluating geometry modifications to suppress cavitation damage.
Analysing pressure drops, flow velocities, and discharge coefficients for gate, ball, butterfly, and control valves — optimising Cv characteristics and minimising erosion risk.
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