Simulation Software for Fluids and SolidsSimulation Heat Exchanger - Thermal Analysis
If you want to perform a simulation of a heat exchanger (type floating) for thermal analysis, our meshless CFD software NOGRID points is an excellent choice. Based on the geometric model - either imported from your CAD system or created with our CAD preprocessor COMPASS - you can quickly generate a computer model of the specific geometry. Compared to mesh-based approaches, this method is significantly faster an allows you to evaluate the thermal behavior in advance.
Advantages of simulating heat exchangers with NOGRID points
NOGRID points visualizes heat transfer through heat conduction, radiation, and convection via fluid flow. All types of heat transfer mechanisms can be coupled within the simulation. In the example below, a floating heat exchanger with two fluids is shown. This model provides deeper insight into the heat exchange process and supports the optimization of your heat exchanger design in terms of efficiency and cost. If you have specific requirements that are not yet covered, please let us know - we can easily implement additional features to meet your needs.
NOGRID points is ideally suited for the design and analysis of heat exchangers. It enables accurate prediction of thermal homogenization as well as heating and cooling rates. The software helps to understand the flow by visualizing mass, momentum, and heat transfer for both single-phase and multiphase systems within the heat exchanger. It also provides integral quantities that can be used to evaluate heat exchange efficiency. In addition, particle path animations (see Figure 4).
Capabilities of NOGRID software
NOGRID integrates the capabilitiy to handle multiphase flows and supports the simulation of any conceivable geometry and operating mode, such as
- fully 3D computation solving the complete Navier-Stokes equations
- easy and intuitive setup for multiphase flow cases
- freely definable material properties by equations or curves for each fluid
- large geometries with small gaps or holes
- open or closed domains, including moving of additional parts
- any material combination for the fluids and for the heat exchanger materials
Why choose Nogrid?
NOGRID provides professional CFD software for the simulation of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions. Its efficient modelling workflow helps engineers analyse flow behaviour, evaluate designs and make informed decisions without creating a conventional volume mesh.
Faster model preparation
With NOGRID, only the geometry boundary needs to be meshed. The finite points inside the fluid domain are generated automatically according to user-defined settings, both at the start of the simulation and during the calculation.
This approach reduces preprocessing effort and makes it easier to prepare complex geometries and cavities for simulation.
Efficient CFD workflow
The modelling process follows four straightforward steps:
Build the geometry. Mesh the boundary. Define the simulation. Start the calculation.
NOGRID is designed to provide short computation times, including for applications involving complex cavities. Engineers can use the resulting data to examine flow distribution and other relevant flow characteristics.
Better insight into fluid-flow processes
CFD solves the fundamental equations governing fluid flow. NOGRID software enables engineers to predict and analyse the behaviour of fluids and related physical processes before or alongside physical testing.
The simulation results can support:
- evaluation and comparison of design alternatives
- optimisation of construction and operating parameters
- improved planning reliability
- reduction of development time and testing effort
- faster progression from design to market or operation
Steps from geometry generation to simulation results
TRAINING
Our two-day training courses teach participants how to set up, run and evaluate simulations efficiently with NOGRID CFD software. The courses include practical guidance for handling different types of simulation cases.
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Technical Support
Professional support is available from the beginning of your work with NOGRID. Our technical team assists users by telephone and email with software operation, case setup and simulation-related questions.
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Simulation Service
When internal time, expertise or resources are limited, NOGRID can support your project with individual numerical simulation services. Our engineers develop and evaluate CFD models based on the specific requirements of your application.
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