Thermo-fluid System Simulation
Thermofluid simulations are widely used in engineering design and optimization processes. Typical applications include combustion systems (engines, turbines and furnaces), heat exchangers, chemical reactors, HVAC systems, etc. Here in Regent, we are experienced in designing and optimizing thermofluid systems. We use commercial software such as Ansys Fluent and proprietary software based on open-source CFD packages such as OpenFOAM to predict system performance and provide recommendations for design improvement. The simulations can be seamlessly integrated into the design and development process to shorten the development time, reduce the cost and improve performance and reliability.
Here are some typical examples for thermofluid simulations.
Figure 1. Left: Temperature Profile of Diesel Jet During Combustion. Right: Temperature Profile of A Piston During Engine Operation
Figure 2. Left: HVAC system of a building. Right: CFD simulation of air flow in an operating room
Aerodynamic Simulation
CFD simulation has become an essential part of designing aerodynamic bodies such as airfoils, propellers and wind turbine blades. CFD simulations can reduce reliance on expensive physical prototypes and enable detailed analysis of lift, drag, pressure, and turbulence for improved performance, efficiency, and stability.
Figure 3. Top: Ansys simulation of flow passing a 2d airfoil . Bottom: wind turbines in Thailand. The design of turbine blades is highly optimized with the assistance of CFD simulations.