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The Case for Today's advanced CFD analysis Traditionally, CFD was widely used by aerodynamic engineers for simple idealistic analyses during the initial product design. As the design advances through the process and increases in complexity toward a real-world model, however, many significant changes may be introduced that deviate from the initial analyses. Whereas previously, these deviations could only be tested through experimental prototype production, current advanced simulation tools can readily keep up with complex evolving changes to design, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to reality, incorporating all work of the structural, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers. This real-world simulation workflow dramatically increases the chance of a successful prototype. Whether performed by in-house aerodynamic engineers or an outside consultant, turbomachinery companies using advanced CFD software tools will get reliable and accurate solutions quickly across a wide range of multiphysics applications. They will be able to easily and quickly: ► Iterate design changes through simulation ► Solve and gain insight into complex physics problems ► Qualify designs under various off-design scenarios ► Develop a more accurate design that is fully understood before building the prototype In addition to saving time and money by reducing problems that arise in the prototype, this process creates a work environment that encourages collaboration between the engineers of different disciplines, increases each engineer's awareness of how their work fits into the entire process and enhances their confidence in the work they do as individuals and a team. To stay on top of an increasingly competitive market, all turbomachinery companies should look into the capabilities of today's simulation- driven product development software. Gone are the days when Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software was expensive and difficult. Now affordable and easy to learn, these tools help facilitate design in every step, from concept through optimization and to complex assembly verification and prototype validation. "Today's advanced simulation tools can readily keep up with complex evolving changes to design, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to reality."

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