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adding advanced CFD to the process Traditional segmented product design process The traditional segmented product design process often involves disjointed divisions of designers, each responsible for adding complexity to the model and validating their changes against independent guidelines before passing it along to the next stage. Often, changes made during the structural or mechanical design phase, for example, may negatively impact aerodynamics, and won't be recognized until after prototype production and testing has occurred, resulting in a costly and time consuming loop back to the original aerodynamic design intent. adding today's advanced CFD analysis throughout the design process By incorporating advanced CFD analysis throughout the entire design process, each engineering team can quickly identify the impact to the design across disciplines. Fluid/solid interactions, rotordynamic vibration, effects of leakage through clearances, thermal effects from electrical or mechanical losses, and more can be understood and controlled. This approach serves as the product development compass to keep all teams synergized while gaining confidence that by the time a physical prototype is produced, it will work as expected. Summary Outdated thoughts on simulation costs and resource requirements lead many turbomachinery companies to move from simplified 1D flow simulations or other simplified design tools directly to the costly and time-consuming design and prototype phase. CFD tools available today are affordable and easy to learn, and they can solve complex physics throughout the entire design phase and product development lifecycle. Their ability to deliver efficiency, drive innovation and reduce costs make them a must-have for all turbomachinery companies, both large and small. Experience the power of CFD by requesting a demonstration from Rand Simulation. The turbomachinery companies that adopt it will realize hidden efficiencies, drive innovation and reduce costs, giving them a leg up on the competition for products and engineering talent. about rand Simulation Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation caters to product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Rand Simulation serves as both a North American reseller of Ansys engineering simulation software and as a trusted design consultant offering insights gained on over 3,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. about the author adam Weaver CFD Simulation Specialist Rand Simulation Adam brings a decade of experience specializing in high fidelity CFD and heat transfer simulation using Ansys tools, as well as eight years of focus on turbomachinery design to Rand Simulation's CFD team. A broad thinker, Adam delivers solutions incorporating all aspects of the design process, from concept to optimization, assembly to validation, ensuring confidence at every stage.

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