CFD Flow Simulation
We are your partner for CFD simulations. We support you as a service provider by performing cost-efficient CFD simulations on your behalf, or we help you as a software distribution partner to establish CFD in your company efficiently and profitably.
CFD simulations enable you to identify optimization potential at an early stage, reduce prototypes, and improve the performance of your products.
What is CFD simulation—and why is it so valuable?
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) makes it possible to digitally calculate velocity fields, temperature distributions, and pressure conditions, visualize them in a variety of ways, and evaluate them quantitatively –
long before a physical prototype is created.
To do this, the flow volume is derived from a CAD geometry and discretized using a computational grid. Complex equations are then solved on this mesh. This allows pressure, velocity, and temperature to be calculated at each mesh element.
This general approach makes CFD simulation extremely flexible in its application. Whether air, water, or other
fluids – CFD simulations can provide helpful insights into product properties in a wide variety of applications.
Typical fields of application:
- Optimisation of cooling, ventilation, or heat dissipation in actively or passively cooled electronic components
- Calculation and reduction of pressure losses in pipelines and vessels
- Investigation of flow distributions in complex geometries such as mixing vessels and manifolds
- Analysis of aerodynamic effects on vehicles, housings, or components
- Investigation of mixing processes and multiphase flows in process engineering
- Coupling of forces and temperatures with structural mechanics computational models
You can find further use cases on our References page.
How do we use CFD simulations?
With our experienced CFD engineers, we work with you to determine the best solution for your problem:
- As a dedicated service provider, we manage the entire simulation process on your behalf.
- We work with you to define the precise questions your CFD simulation is intended to answer.
- Our engineers develop the computational model, taking into account all relevant physics models. The model is then solved on state-of-the-art hardware within a short timeframe.
- We evaluate the simulation results in the context of your specific application and provide comprehensive, clearly structured documentation.
- Where required, we support you in implementing optimisations to your product based on the results, and assess their effect directly through further CFD simulations.
Find out more about our CFD services here.
Would you like to use CFD simulations in your company?
We will work with you to identify your CFD software requirements and support you throughout the entire process: from software selection and training to ongoing support during operation.
- Identification of suitable software based on your use cases and employee structure
- Demonstration of the software packages directly related to your application and using your components
- Selection of a suitable license configuration
- Installation and onboarding
- Training of your staff, including your specific use cases if required
- Execution of reference simulations
- High-quality support with high availability
Learn more about our range of CFD software.
Why choose CFD services from ITB?
Experience, reliability, and technical expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the simulation of technical systems, we support our customers with sound advice and tailor-made solutions. Whether it’s a single project, long-term collaboration, or selective support during bottlenecks, with us you work directly with engineers who speak your language.
As a company with over 15 engineers, we are able to meet all your needs in the field of flow simulation:
- Interdisciplinary expertise: Our team calculates interactions between structural mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and light simulation from a single source.
- Customer-oriented solutions: Our employees are always available as direct contacts and actively help you improve your products.
- Flexibility: Whether it’s a long-term project or short-term assistance, our customers value us for our responsiveness and adherence to deadlines.
- Everything from a single source: Whether it’s CFD simulation on behalf of a client or the implementation of simulation processes with new software, we advise you every step of the way.
Frequently asked questions about CFD simulation
Answers to the most common questions from our customers
How long does a CFD simulation take?
That depends on the application, the complexity of the geometry, and the required accuracy. While simple simulations can often be completed within a day, highly complex and time-dependent (transient) applications can sometimes take several weeks. We will work with you to review your application and provide you with a reliable estimate.
What information do we need from you?
To carry out a CFD service project, we usually need CAD data for the component to be examined. We discuss the required boundary conditions (volume flow, temperature, etc.) and material data (density, viscosity, etc.) with you. In many cases, we can also access existing databases to simplify your research.
The final and most important point is to jointly identify the specific goal of the simulation—this ensures that the calculation is neither too simple nor unnecessarily costly.
How accurate are the results?
The CFD methodology is very accurate. The implemented models have been validated by the manufacturer for the vast majority of technical applications. In addition, comparison with measurement data is possible. We also offer to quantify the mesh accuracy. This gives you additional confidence in the CFD results.
How much does a CFD simulation cost?
We charge for our CFD services on an hourly basis. The duration of the project depends entirely on the complexity of the task and can range from a few hours to several weeks. We will be happy to provide you with a transparent, binding quotation after a brief initial consultation.
Can small businesses also use CFD simulations?
In our experience, modern and easy-to-use CFD solutions offer small businesses in particular the opportunity to develop more competitive products faster and more cost-effectively. We would be happy to assist you in integrating CFD simulations into your product development process.
Delve deeper into CFD simulation
Want to learn more about CFD simulation?
Whether you are facing a specific challenge or are interested in learning more about the possible applications of CFD simulation in your company — we will get in touch with you quickly and easily.
Write to us via our contact form or book an appointment directly with our CFD expert:
Talk to our CFD expert
Dr.-Ing. Yannick Lattner
CFD Team Lead
- yannick.lattner@itb-fem.de
- +49 (0)231 94 53 65 - 27
- Book an appointment with our CFD expert
“I am fascinated by the fact that the highly complex CFD simulations are so ensure that the results provide our customers with a real – enabling you to create better, better develop safer and more efficient products.”