We perform basic performance analysis and design of turbomachinery using state-of-the-art CFD methods. The entire analysis workflow is fully automated in the InsightCAE framework and uses only open source software. This enables very cost-effective simulations, short turnaround times and easy integration into automated optimization frameworks.
Category: Turbomachinery and Propellers
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Faserverbund-Propellerflügel
Propeller mit Flügeln aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen (z.B. CFK oder GFK) sind flexibel. Bei der Auslegung muss die Verformung der Flügel unter Betriebslast berücksichtigt werden. Wir haben eine Softwarelösung entwickelt, um die notwendigen CFD-Simulationen mit Fluid-Struktur-Kopplung unter Verwendung von OpenFOAM und Code_Aster durchzuführen.
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Kavitation
Cavitation is a limiting phenomenon for turbomachinery operating in fluids. CFD simulation is the most reliable method for predicting the onset of cavitation and its effects on machine performance.
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Propulsionsanalyse
After determining a propeller open water curve using CFD or another calculation method, further analysis, e.g. propulsion analysis, is required to predict the propulsion performance for a specific vessel. We have developed analysis software solutions for seamless integration into the design process, relying exclusively on open source software.