A reduction in energy consumption for air conditioning is possible through efficient and controlled ventilation. The coupled simulation (heat radiation, conduction, convection) is used to calculate the temperatures caused by solar radiation in the vehicle and its surfaces. Optimized software (InsightCAE) for solving the transient heat radiation using CFD, taking into account the heat capacities, enables fast and efficient simulations for the client.

The analysis of the flow with heat transfer at various operating points of technical components is the most important step in design and optimization. We have mastered the simulation tools required for this. Improved inflow and outflow and better flow control with minimal pressure losses reduce component and operating costs. Predictions about local thermal stresses can be derived from the 3D simulations.

3D simulations are used to thermally analyze the cooling of various components (electronics, light sources). With the quantification of heat radiation and heat conduction as well as free and forced convection for various cooling concepts, functionality is already guaranteed during the development process. You can find more information in our Blog

Gases escaping in the event of an incident (light, heavy) are assessed using CFD, taking into account the nearby and distant environment. Stationary and transient concentration fields show the critical dispersion and its influence at different wind directions. The use of specially developed transient inflow boundary conditions in atmospheric boundary layers enables high reliability of the simulation results.

Stationary and transient 3D simulation of heat propagation in complex components made of different materials. Cooling and heating of components to determine critical heat flows, required cooling loads or e.g. avoidance of thermal stresses. Optimization of component geometries through automated geometry creation and simulation processes.

Coupled simulation of heat propagation between solid and fluid (CHT - Conjugate Heat Transfer). Optimization of heating and cooling performance by means of numerical simulation through variation of flow velocity, fluids and solids (material/shape).

Simulation of inductive heating for heating technical components with different materials (2D/3D) including the environment. Stationary / transient heat propagation with the coupling of Elmer and OpenFOAM in our InsightCAE software.

Simulation of temperature distribution and air conditioning of rooms and halls. Visualization of thermal bridges, overheating under the influence of wind direction and solar radiation as well as ensuring room and hall ventilation through targeted optimization of ventilation by means of numerical simulation.

Determination of heating using solar collectors with different solar irradiation, outside temperatures and wind speeds. Design of the collectors with determination of the volume flows and pressure losses.

For the propagation of compressible flows with compression shocks in technical components. The influence of compression or expansion, the use of special gases and their equations of state as well as the influence of external cooling and heating on the heat propagation can be simulated stationary and transient.

Discharge of cooling water from a heat pump into the water environment in winter and summer. Thermal simulation of the heating of the water body and the ground. Design of the inflow geometry and determination of the maximum volume flows for optimum mixing.

Preparation and case setup for thermal simulation with open source software such as OpenFoam, Elmer, etc. Our InsightCAE software enables fast and automated pre- and post-processing for a robust simulation of heat propagation. Installation of the InsightCAE software including OpenFOAM on Windows and Linux computers, implementation of software add-ons, provision of computing resources (HPC) and support ensure fast and reliable simulation results.

With our InsightCAE framework, we offer a fully automated ship resistance calculation using open source CFD software only. Not only are the costs for software licenses eliminated, but even users with little specialist knowledge can carry out the rather complicated CFD analyses thanks to the automation.

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The simulation of high-speed planing ships is a challenge with VOF methods. This is because several numerical problems occur at high speeds. We have implemented solutions for this and are able to deliver reliable results in a short time at low cost.

The analysis of the sea keeping is performed using potential codes. It includes the calculation of response amplitude operators (RAOs) for all degrees of freedom. These RAOs are used to calculate accelerations, velocities, motion sickness and other parameters at different locations.

The simulations are carried out with the open source tools PDstrip or NEMOH. The required input is compatible with the input for the ship resistance analysis.

Virtual Towing Tank - We also carry out simulations with our programs on your behalf. Please take a look at our price list, to find out the costs.

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.

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.

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.

Propellers with blades made of fiber composite materials (e.g. CFRP or GFRP) are flexible. When designing them, the deformation of the blades under operating load must be taken into account. We have developed a software solution to carry out the necessary CFD simulations with fluid-structure coupling using OpenFOAM and Code_Aster.

We have more than 10 years of experience in working with the finite element (FEM) code Code Code_Aster for e.g. static and transient analyses with volumes, beams or shells, contact problems, bolted connections, natural frequency analyses.

Similar to bolted joints, adhesive joints can also be taken into account in FEM models. We have chosen a modeling technique that also enables a sufficiently detailed evaluation of the stresses within the adhesive layer.

Propeller blades made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics are massive composite structures with large thickness. We have developed solutions for the efficient meshing and creation of FEM models required for the fluid-structure coupling of these propellers as well as adapted formulations for strength assessment and failure criteria.

Utilization of a harbor basin for cooling and heating office buildings.

• Thermal simulation to determine the influence of temperature
• Design of the supply and return lines on the quay to prevent short circuits
• Variation of the number of inlets and outlets to avoid high flow velocities
• Dimensioning of the intake boxes to prevent fish from being drawn in
• Biological compatibility

Thermal flow simulation for spatial energy planning

• Lake waters offer a huge energy store that can be used efficiently, ecologically and economically
• Flow simulations create a basis for planning in order to determine the basic conditions and requirements for sustainable thermal utilization.
• Clarification of the expected thermal and fluid mechanical conditions in the water body for authorities / planners / energy suppliers
• Digitization of the depth maps into a 3D model
• Simulation shows the temperature stratification with supply and return for heating and cooling operation
• Temporal resolution of temperature fluctuations in the water body
• Determination of the areas of influence with variation of supply and return geometry