Hydrology – silentdynamics

Thermal sea water simulation (CFD)

Thermal three-dimensional flow simulation for the energetic use of water bodies
Preparation of expert opinions for water withdrawal and water return in the present water body for approval (lower water authority)
Comparison of scenarios for cooling and heating operation
Temporal and spatial representation of the areas of influence in the water and ground
Analysis of the thermoclines due to the energetic use
Analysis of the flow profiles to avoid short-circuits of inflow and return flow
Analysis of the induced upwelling flows
Analysis of the heat and pressure losses of the inflow and outflow
Design of diffusers to reduce intake velocities
Determination of fish protection measures for the intake facilities
Assessment of technical and economic feasibility
Influence on the use of drinking water
Support in the approval process with the responsible authorities

Implementation:

Customized and cost-effective simulations based on OpenFOAM with our InsightCAE software package (web interface, automated computational workflows)
Enormous HPC resources ensure the reliability of the simulation
Over 10 years of experience in the use of simulation software for thermal flow simulations

Thermal flow simulation for sea energy planning

Marine waters offer a huge energy reservoir that can be efficiently used ecologically and economically
Flow simulations provide a basis for planning around framework conditions and requirements for sustainable thermal use
Clarification of the expected thermal and fluid mechanical conditions in the water body for authorities / planners / energy suppliers
Digitization of depth maps into a 3D model
Simulation shows the temperature stratification with supply and return for heating and cooling operation
Temporal resolution of temperature variations in the water body
Determination of the areas of influence with variation of inflow and return geometry

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