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Simulation Type: Fluid Dynamics

  • TEGnology – Building the Wireless Industrial Edge

    Challenges Accurate power prediction requires a validated approach to modeling contact resistance between component interfaces. Thermal design of the housing and clamping system need to evolve in line with mechanical design so that the two work in concert Limited ability to measure internal heat flows with lab testing to inform design direction As a lean…

  • Demir Engineering – Simulation-Driven Foundry Design

    Challenges High cost and risk of physical prototyping, limiting innovation. Existing CAD-embedded simulation tools lacking advanced features. Limited experience of advanced simulation tools making simulation unfeasible for intermittent use. Unable to take full advantage of novel manufacturing process to improve component performance. Results Virtual testing with CFD and FEA provided data-driven insights, increasing design confidence…

  • Kemper – Driving Progress in Drinking Water Hygiene

    Challenges Difficulty accurately modeling nearly-closed valves with small gaps using legacy CAD-embedded CFD solution. Simulation was tied to a single, dedicated workstation, limiting access and preventing parallel work. Engineers spent hours manually “cleaning” CAD models to make them watertight for the solver. Slow design loops with physical prototyping and testing taking up to three weeks…

  • European Gravitational Observatory – Optimizing Cleanroom Design

    Challenges Protecting highly sensitive optics from airborne contaminants during maintenance and upgrades Ensuring ISO 5 rated cleanroom environment in vacuum chambers Building in confined spaces with limited scope for ventilation system placement Limited internal simulation capability, leading to reliance on external consultancy and a reduced ability to independently assess design choices for critical facilities Results…

  • DLR Group – High-Performance Sustainable Building Design

    Challenges Maximizing building efficiency to meet LEED criteria. Broad CFD simulation capability needed to support a global engineering team. Validating condensation-free HVAC performance. Ensuring pedestrian wind comfort and safety on campus Risk and cost management for novel design ideas to avoid late stage design changes and rework. Results Accelerated design iterations 2-3x by running cloud-native…

  • IN2 Engineering – Advanced Wind Simulation for Livable Cities

    Challenges Accurately predict and mitigate the impact of new buildings on pedestrian wind comfort (PWC) to comply with local regulations and ensure livable urban environments. Rapidly iterate with architects to design and test mitigation strategies for identified areas of unsafe wind microclimate. Communicate simulation results in a clear and concise manner that is easily understood…

  • Uniola – Climate-Responsive Urban Design

    Challenge Needed to more tightly integrate simulation into the design process to increase engineering velocity. Participated in design competition for Siemens Erlangen Campus extension requiring holistic design approach Validating design decisions related to urban form and park placement with microclimatic benefits. Communicating the efficacy of proposed ventilation strategies to competition judges with clear and compelling…

  • FFE – Code-Compliant Ventilation for Healthcare Projects

    Challenge Understand the dispersion of exhaust gases from multiple sources and evaluate re-entrainment risk under a range of environmental conditions Ensure compliance of exhaust stack and ventilation design against ASHRAE 62.1 guidelines Validate whether infrastructure can safely support upgrades Results Used CFD simulation to verify that the exhaust plumes did not impinge on any of…

  • Emrgy – Designing Hydro Turbines for Irrigation Canals

    Challenge Designing vertical-axis turbines for non-disruptive canal installation presents complex fluid dynamics challenges. Emrgy’s design goals extend beyond maximizing power output; they must also minimize hydraulic disruption, maintain acceptable upstream water levels, and preserve flow conditions vital to irrigation system operators. A key challenge in deploying these systems is understanding both localized and large-scale hydrodynamic…

  • Anchor Light – Enhancing Water Filtration Technologies

    Challenge Diagnosing the root cause of leaks in a water filtration unit that failed a 100,000-cycle pressure test, with initial speculation pointing to a cracked internal plastic component. Lack of clear diagnostic feedback from the testing lab and no visual evidence of the failure. Expensive or logistically challenging prototype testing for ocean technology components. Results…

  • Siemens Energy – Optimizing 3D-Printed Products

    Challenges Required optimization to push thermal performance to the limits Complex geometry and physics with multiple conflicting goals Long simulation pre-processing and turnaround times with incumbent 3D design software stack Results Fast design iterations and parallel validations using cloud-native simulation Parallel assessment of heat transfer efficiency and pressure drop using CHT analysis Pre-processing times reduced…

  • LEVS architecten – Designing Livable Urban Spaces

    Challenges Ensuring outdoor comfort in new urban developments with varying wind conditions. Meeting city regulations mandating wind tunnel tests, which can lead to expensive rework if issues are discovered late in the design process. Avoiding delays and costs associated with external consultants and late-stage redesign. Integrating wind comfort considerations into the early stages of the…