Flowmaster: CFD Simulations at System Levels

Continuing into the Design phase, Flowmaster V7's central database allows multiple team members to work on the designs, within a secure environment. The range of analysis options and flexibility to customise components in Flowmaster V7 allows quick refinement of the system's performance. As the systems design evolves, the component data is stored with each result set providing an audit trail of design changes.

With principle designs agreed, Flowmaster V7 adds value by enabling users to further Optimise their system by carrying out parametric studies to identifying the changes that will have the greatest impact on performance. These can be carried out from within Flowmaster V7 or by linking to third party applications through the open API's. Co-simulation with optimisation and 3D CFD tools allows the design of individual components to be optimised based on their impact on the entire system.

Expensive physical testing can be kept to a minimum once users Validate their Flowmaster Digital Prototype against test data. Required test cases can be run without the costly failures and delays associated with physical testing.

Flowmaster V7 enables users to give the quick and decisive response required to Maintain a system in service as they become productive straight away with the intuitive graphical user interface. Troubleshooting any design issues is easy as the audit trail functionality means that previous design iterations can quickly be identified.

• Improved thermo-fluid system design from day one, before any CAD or 3D data is available
• Shorter development time with a greater number of comparisons at the concept stage
• Reduced prototyping costs by overcoming problems early at in the development process
• Increased productivity by running more simulations in a given time
• Traceability of design changes throughout the entire development life-cycle
• Enhanced collaboration within project teams whilst remaining in complete control of data security
• Knowledge transfer by permanently capturing methodologies and system designs

• Simulation driven fuel systems design at Airbus (.pdf 426 KB)
• Flowmaster helps Daher Aeronautics and Defence reduce aircraft ventilation system testing by 30% (.pdf 306 KB)
• GE Aircraft Engines successfully use Flowmaster to help their customer optimise heat exchanger design. (.pdf 292 KB)
• Senior Aerospace BWT Lowers ECS System Design Pressures with Flowmaster (.pdf 493 KB)
• Honeywell Normalair Garrett integrate Flowmaster with their data management infrastructure (.pdf 363 KB)
• Sikorsky performs line and component sizing studies to ensure safe fuel jettison and in flight refueling (.pdf 275 KB)

• Lotus Engineering reduces CO2 emissions by 22% using Flowmaster for 'EVE Hybrid' project (.pdf 2.97 MB)
• MAHLE Powertrain delivers new concept engine in less than 12 months
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• Eminox optimise exhaust performance and reduce the number of physical prototypes through the use of Flowmaster (.pdf 327 KB)
• Caterpillar Defence Products secures Terrier contract timescales using Flowmaster (.pdf 1.94 MB)
• ArvinMeritor ADEPT allowing 'non-users' to access Flowmaster (.pdf 293 KB)
• Caterpillar and Argonne National Laboratory meet sound regulations with the help of Flowmaster, at a fraction of the cost and time (.pdf 375 KB)
• Cummins design industrial diesel engine cooling systems with Flowmaster
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• DaimlerChrysler AG meet stringent performance specifications of their new eight-cylinder diesel engine cooling system using Flowmaster (.pdf 328 KB)

• Babcock Marine integrates Flowmaster with Excel to Provide a Flexible, Onboard Simulation Solution. (.pdf 603 KB)
• BAE Systems Submarines' Astute designs for trim and ballast systems
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• Naval Surface Warfare Center Utilize Flowmaster to Validate Next Generation Fluid Control Systems (.pdf 481 KB)
• SEMT Pielstick successfully apply Flowmaster to engine internal and external flows (.pdf 411 KB)

• Flowmaster helps Gaz de Strasbourg guarantee constant supply of natural gas at a low price. (.pdf 388 KB)
• Single Buoy Moorings continue to use Flowmaster 15 years on (.pdf 3.46 MB)
• Skanska Whessoe protect LNG import terminal from unwanted pressure surge using Flowmaster (.pdf 1.95 MB)

• Queensland drought affects power station - Flowmaster helps to engineer a solution! (.pdf 283 KB)
• Commonwealth Edison avoid considerable expense of a major plant rework
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• Linking Flowmaster with Microsoft Excel: Powerful Tool for GUI Automation and Design Optimisation (.pdf 1.89 MB)
• Siemens and Flowmaster working together - for enhanced secondary air systems (.pdf 268 KB)

• Siemens integrate Flowmaster into their Rail Transportation Design (.pdf 318 KB)

• Biwater Treatment achieves a positive result to a negative transient pressure challenge (.pdf 369 KB)
• Société du Canal de Provence avoid large investments in structural renovation by using Flowmaster (.pdf 428 KB)

• Fjarhitun uses Flowmaster to design pipeline design in Reykavik (.pdf 543 KB)
• Fluid Power Design apply Flowmaster to high-pressure fluid engineering systems. (.pdf 293 KB)
• Spectrum Fluid Dynamics investigate surge effects with Flowmaster
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