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PumpLinx: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Design Tool for Predicting Flow and Cavitation in Pumps, including: Axial / Centrifugal / Crescent / Gear / Gerotor / Lobe / Piston / Ring / Side Channel / and Vane Pumps. SimericsMP: General Purpose Multi-Physics CFD for modeling Heat, Flow and Cavitation, including Blowers, Fans, Mixers, Propellers, and Valves.
WATER TURBINE

Water Turbine Design:

A water turbine is a rotary engine that takes energy from moving water.

Advantages:

They harness a clean and renewable energy source.

Application:

Used for electric power generation.

Water Turbine Runner
Water Turbine Pressure
Water Turbine Turbulence

PumpLinx: Solve Flows, Pressures, Cavitation, Torque, and Power:

Discriminators:

  • Models cavitation
  • Superior treatment of rotating-stationary interfaces
  • Ease-of-use
  • Fast turn-around

Design Issues/Benefits:

  • Runner design
  • Inlet duct/guide design
  • Increase power
  • Reduce Cavitation effects on efficiency and turbine life

EXAMPLE: Francis Water Turbine
Simulation of a Francis water turbine.
Water Turbine Pressure & Cavitation
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