CFD & FEA Analysis
Advanced numerical simulations
supporting product design.
As AIC we knowthat a credible numerical analysisis a crucial part of the design process of the advanced apliances, as it delivers accurate solutions in terms of efficiency, performance and reliability of a product. What is more, it allows to safe resources and drastrictly reducetime-to-market time.
Overview
Our computational analysis team specializes in advanced CFD and FEA analysis, with proven capabilities in simulating a wide range of physical phenomena, including fluid flow, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and multiphysics interactions.
We are proficient in a variety of commercial solvers, which we combine with the flexibility of proprietary in-house software tailored to meet specific project requirements. With two independent high-performance computing servers, we can efficiently process large-scale models and complex simulations internally, ensuring data confidentiality and full intellectual property protection.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulations
The CFD division specializes in analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena. Through advanced numerical simulations, our engineers can accurately predict fluid behavior across a wide range of processes and operating conditions. CFD analysis plays a critical role in product optimization by identifying and resolving issues related to thermal performance, fluid distribution, phase transitions, combustion processes, and other flow-dependent phenomena that are crucial to product performance and life-cycle durability.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
The FEA division applies the Finite Element Method (FEM), a numerical technique used to evaluate and predict the behavior of structures and mechanical systems under various operating conditions. This approach enables precise assessment of stress, strain, and displacement resulting from factors such as pressure, temperature, and external loads. FEA supports product optimization by identifying and addressing structural weaknesses that could lead to failures, including cracking, deformation, and other forms of mechanical degradation.
Advantages of CFD & FEA Analysis
CFD and FEM analyses are powerful tools for enhancing and optimizing the design process of heat transfer-related devices.
The benefits of CFD and FEA analyses include:
- Accelerated, more cost-effective design — simulate performance without building prototypes.
- Full control over operating conditions — test any operating scenario, without physical model.
- Insight into complex processes — analyze flow behavior, temperature distribution, and phase transitions inside the device.
- Better product performance — identify and eliminate structural weaknesses early.
CFD Simulations
We use high-performance computing cluster dedicated solely to CFD simulations which enables us to conduct complex analyses on large-scale models involving multiple physical phenomena.
Our core competencies in CFD analysis:
Static Flow Simulations
Applied to advanced heat transfer and fluid mechanics processes. Problems range from 2D steady, laminar, inviscid flows in single-domain models to 3D turbulent, compressible flows with heat transfer across multiple domains.
Single- and Multiphase Flow Simulations
Applied to single- and multi-species substances.
Unsteady Simulations
Used for advanced flow and heat transfer problems, including multiphase mixing. These simulations enable accurate modeling of transient states in fluid and thermal systems.
Combustion Processes
Including premixed and non-premixed combustion.
Evaporation and Condensation Phenomena
Enables the identification of regions susceptible to nuclate boiling.
Scaling and Fouling Simulations
Enables the identification of areas prone to scale formation and evaluation of the accumulation rate.
System-Level Analysis
Enables multiobjective optimization.
FEA Simulations
Our second high-performance computing cluster dedicated exclusively to FEA allows us to perform simulations on large-scale models with high accuracy and efficiency.
Our core competencies in FEM analysis:
Static simulations
Applied to model and analyze the structural behavior of the system under loading that does not change over time (stationary loading).
Dynamic simulations
Applied to model and analyze the structural behavior of a system under loading that changes over time (non-stationary loading) due to time-varying internal or external factors.
Fatigue simulations
Applied to predict the allowable number of cycles for given operating conditions by modeling the structural behavior of objects during cyclic operation. These simulations may also include the modeling of defects in a structure, known as fracture mechanics simulations, to determine inspection intervals and critical defect sizes for safe operation.
Thermomechanical simulations
Applied to model the behavior of objects under conditions involving heat exchange and phase transitions, including isothermal or temperature difference conditions.
High-speed or "explicit" simulations
Applied to model the behavior of objects during highly nonlinear and high-speed events, such as impacts, explosions, and material failure.
Friction and wear-out simulations
Applied to model the behavior of objects, such as their wear-out in contact situations.
Complex "multiphysics" simulations
Applied to model multiple physical phenomena within a single simulation.
Numerical analysis and Thermal Laboratory collaboration
We leverage the synergy between our CFD & FEA Division and Thermal Laboratory, co-located under one roof, to validate numerical models and enhance the credibility of our analyses
We consistently ensure that our design methods are both credible and robust. That’s why we place particular emphasis on the verification and validation process. Leveraging the capabilities of our thermal laboratory, we conduct empirical validation of product performance through a wide range of comprehensive tests. By comparing test results with numerical simulations, we identify the limitations of CFD and FEM analyses and continuously refine our numerical models. Credible models enable us to accelerate the design process and reduce time-to-market.
Contact Us
If you're looking to accelerate your design process or reduce the number of physical product tests, numerical analysis can help!
Get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to assess whether CFD/FEM simulations are suitable for your case, to what extent they can support your development, and whether we can carry them out for you.
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