Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a type of FEA, but is used exclusively to determine responses of fluids and gases. Fluid/gas temperature and pressure can produce stresses on the container and associated structures; Eclipse can incorporate all the relevent factors, providing analysis and design for the complete system, including fluid/gas, container, and internal/support structures. Generally, we can perform the following:
- Determine temperature distribution in fluids/gases or equipment
- Determine temperature and velocity profiles for different conditions
- Provide a favorable flow distribution
- Determine scale-up anomalies
- Avoid equipment fatigue failures due to repeated exposure to temperature gradients
Coal-Fired Power Generation
Eclipse uses Fluent CFD software to optimize the flow characteristics of large ducts and associated equipment for its customers in the coal-fired power generation business. A well designed system will require less boost from fans and reduce particulate fallout. Eclipse is also adept at optimizing vane arrangement and location.
Chemical Processing Equipment
Our CFD analysis can:
- Maximize heat transfer
- Determine temperature distribution of the gas, fluid, or equipment, which can be used for a subsequent stress analysis
- Optimize heat exchanger baffling arrangement
- Analyse mixing due to stirring or injection