Simulating and Optimizing Reaction Forces in Product Design using CFD

Overview

For this event the presenter will focus on how concurrent CFD can be used to predict the working performance of a rotary pump. Important factors when designing a rotary pump are the induced axial forces, cavitational effects and the pump characteristic curve.

The presenter will demonstrate how concurrent CFD is used to visualize cavitational forces in and around the designs impeller. This enables an engineer to analyze and optimize their design while still in their familiar MCAD environment, resulting in better, more reliable products in a shortened time scale. In addition to predicting the pumping performance for a given rotational speed or impeller design this presentation will demonstrate how CFD analysis can increase the longevity of the pump through the determination of proper bearing requirements and the reduction of cavitation, a major cause of wear and failure in this industry.

What You Will Learn

• Predict axial forces and areas of cavitation
• Perform fluid flow analysis using a FloEFD wizard and familiar CAD interface
• Visualize flow distributions in a virtual 3D environment with a rotating impeller
• Understand the impact of design changes and how it can affect performance
• Efficient ways to share results with design teams and customers

Who Should View

• Design Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Product Design Managers
• Engineers who are currently using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and are interested in a CAD-embedded analysis solution