CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Analysis of Fluid Flow and Associated Heat Transfer using CFDesign.

Unlike many engineering requirements, only in the most simple of cases can the understanding of fluid flow dynamics and related processes such as heat transfer, etc., be resolved by the use of engineering calculations. Since decisions based on experience may mislead, the challenges facing engineers dealing with such problems can only be confidently resolved through the use of sophisticated computer simulation tools. In this field, CFDesign is the primary analysis tool. TRaC's experienced analysts create virtual prototypes of products whose study yields the insights into performance necessary to quickly evaluate potential improvements, so meeting product design needs whilst reducing costs and time-to-market. In sharing common models with finite element analysis packages, it not only provides advanced CFD solutions but allows data from fluid dynamics studies to be applied directly to mechanical structural models.

TRaC Meets Your Needs

Efficient product development requires an integrated view of the entire process and the effective utilisation of the latest available technology to meet the ever increasing demands for improved performance at reduced costs.

TRaC's highly qualified consultants, with experience drawn from various backgrounds and industry sectors, possess a clear insight into technical and commercial aspects of product qualification. This de-risks our client's project work and provides vital support in getting the product to market with appropriate quality and the highest profitability.

TRaC's range of analysis capabilities and integrated approaches pay dividends in the ability to use a common model for both CFD and FEA studies. This greatly speeds the assessment of structures subject to fluid flow and thermally induced loads.

Applications

CFD Analysis Typical applications include:

Cooling of high performance electronics
Optimising flow through valves
Flow velocity and temperature distribution for HVAC system design
Rotating machinery and flow-driven motion simulation
Aerospace, automotive and motorsport aerodynamics
Solar heating effects analysis

Other software in use at TRaC

Packages in regular use alongside CFDesign include:

NASTRAN: General purpose finite element analysis
ABAQUS: Simulation of highly non-linear assemblies
ADAMS: Mechanisms and Multi-body dynamics simulation
FESafe: Fatigue life prediction
CEASAR II: Pipeline analysis

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Vapour circulation and temperature tracers during a biological decontamination process (top right)

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