Flow distribution is a critical factor in all separation processes. To analyze and optimize the performance of a system, the flow distribution needs to be known. The challenging factor is that these separation processes take place at elevated pressures in very aggressive environments, so the actual situation cannot be observed directly. With CFD, we model the process system so the necessary information can be visualized. CFD is a very powerful, flexible and cost-efficient tool that can be used to replace expensive and time-consuming tests.
Computational models are easily revised, without the need for extensive engineering loop of hardware modifications. Furthermore, CFD offers any view you may require of the separation process and the physical properties of the construction. This provides detailed information about the process at any location in the system, which would be difficult to obtain in a test or operational environment. Qualitative comparisons of the performance of different designs can then be made in order to identify the optimal solution.
Since these are virtual models, no material handling is involved in this phase of the design process. Even highly complex system designs can be explored without the need to use any physical tools. Once a design is optimized in terms of CFD, the model can be verified with our extensive in-house and on-site test capabilities, if required.