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Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

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We have a dedicated computational fluid dynamics (CFD) team with extensive experience in both 1D and 3D simulation. With expertise in the fundamental mathematical modelling of fluid flow problems, including development of scripts and user routines, we offer a complete solution of Ansys CFD software, practical training and consulting.

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Fluid flow issues occur in all sectors of engineering and can range from simple laminar pipe flow to complex multi-phase phenomena involving turbulence, rotating components, conjugate heat transfer and chemical reactions.

As channel partners and experienced users of Ansys CFD and Flownex, we have the flexibility to provide efficient fluid dynamics modelling solutions for all types and scale of equipment. This includes specialist strategies and software tools for Thermal Management, Wind Microclimate Assessment and other Building Physics.

We supply the complete set of CFD tools from Ansys, including the renowned FLUENT and CFX solvers, supported by standard and customised training programmes. We also undertake a wide variety of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) consultancy and desktop study projects in most industries involving internal or external flows.

Jet Pump Analysis (Courtesy: Transvac Systems Limited)
Jet Pump Analysis (Courtesy: Transvac Systems Limited)

To help engineers who use any CFD system or are tasked to review simulations undertaken by consultants or peers, we regularly run a concise 1 day Introduction Course on basic theory and applications. This provides an invaluable overview of what is behind the ‘black box’ of CFD software, how to interpret results and guidance on best practice.

Indeed, we often apply hybrid strategies to challenging fluid flow problems. Flownex 1D thermo-fluid simulation is used to assess the performance of fluid processes as an overall system while integrating ANSYS 3D CFD models for studying sub-assembly and component details.

Combined 1D and 3D CFD analysis for system pressure and flow balancing (Courtesy: Halliburton)
Combined 1D and 3D CFD analysis for system pressure and flow balancing (Courtesy: Halliburton)

 

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Ensuring CAD geometry and meshing is appropriate to achieve the desired accuracy and computational efficiency is a vital stage of the CFD simulation process. With Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim, we can prepare clients’ geometry quickly or help them create ‘CFD-ready’ models for themselves. The tetrahedral, polyhedral and hexahedral meshing capabilities available within Ansys Workbench are ideal to ensure optimum refinement of the fluid dynamics model is achieved.

Meshing and analysis for infra-red curing process (Courtesy: Glasscoat International Ltd)
Meshing and analysis for infra-red curing process (Courtesy: Glasscoat International Ltd)

We couple our fluid dynamics software with ANSYS Structural capabilities for Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis. Consulting applications have included wind loading, valve performance and turbine blade dynamics.

Structural and fluid analysis of valve system showing vortex shedding (Courtesy: Score (Europe) Ltd)
Structural and fluid analysis of valve system showing vortex shedding (Courtesy: Score (Europe) Ltd)

Chemical & Process

Complementary to our other software and services for the Chemical & Process and Oil & Gas industries, we have significant experience in helping operators and equipment manufacturers upscale operations and increase throughput, efficiency & reliability through the adoption of CFD.

Flow simulation for bulk storage application
Flow simulation for bulk storage application

Mixing & Turbomachinery

In addition to involvement in industrial mixing applications, our knowledge of modelling rotating equipment also extends to a range of turbomachinery applications, including centrifugal compressors and vertical/horizontal axis wind turbines within Renewable Energy.

Mixing simulation (Courtesy: Fillworth (UK) Ltd)
Mixing simulation (Courtesy: Fillworth (UK) Ltd)

Valve Equipment

Many software and consulting projects have featured valves, from regular pressure-flow characterisation and derivation of loss coefficients to detailed erosion predictions involving particle tracking and standard & modified wear models.

Erosion study for pipe bend combining CFD with statistical analysis of particle wall collisions
Erosion study for pipe bend combining CFD with statistical analysis of particle wall collisions

We have refined a technique for accurately modelling valve closure dynamics, combining CFD with spreadsheets and equations of motion. Another innovative approach has been developed to efficiently simulate the actuation torque performance of ball valves under mainly incompressible flows.

CFD simulations undertaken to predict hydrodynamic forces characterise ball valve actuation torque as function of opening position (Courtesy: Halliburton)
CFD simulations undertaken to predict hydrodynamic forces & characterise ball valve actuation torque as function of opening position (Courtesy: Halliburton)

Building Physics

CFD is increasing being used to improve the environment in which we live, from improving pedestrian comfort and safety by mitigating adverse external wind flows induced by tall buildings and controlling pollution dispersion to optimising heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for health and reduced energy consumption. We have significant project experience in these and other Built Environment applications.

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Example of a terrain model for a wind flow analysis

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    It was a pleasure to work with the superb engineering team at Wilde. Their expert advice provided a greater understanding and insight of the mixing performance of different designs and process. Through their invaluable input, this new design is much more effective and cost efficient improving the quality of the end product. I would certainly work with them again.

    Cannon Viking Ltd

    ANSYS AIM allowed UEL to run multiphysics analysis of heat transfer for a new engine where testing of prototypes would usually be the method used. The engine is still in early stages but dozens of analyses have been run, steering the project in its direction. What AIM offered over other platforms was a relatively cheap but powerful solver which is very intuitive. The addition of finning to the engine housing is currently set to reduce the maximum housing temperature by up to 51% and not a single prototype has been manufactured yet.

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    We are very satisfied with the CFD consultancy project that Wilde completed for us, and found our contact with them very rewarding. The project deadline was extremely tight so we especially appreciated Wilde’s quick response, and the fact they completed the work to a very high standard even sooner than requested. Having an independent third party such as Wilde to validate our data provided important reassurance for our client.

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    MAHLE Industrial Filtration UK Ltd have worked with Wilde on a number of previous occasions where independent specialist knowledge, supported by the use of up-to-date computational techniques, were sought to support designs using conventional design processes.

    MAHLE Industrial Filtration UK

    ... While the wind report was needed for planning, it was also very important to us to ensure that the design factored in the wind analysis to promote people’s comfort and safety within this development. This is an important factor which is too often slightly overlooked at early stages of planning and design.

    Barberry

    IAC and Wilde Analysis have been working together for several years now, and we at IAC know that our CFD and FEA work is in safe hands. The intuitive way the work is completed means IAC engineers can be confident of high-quality results delivered by Wilde on schedule.

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    The work completed by Wilde has been invaluable in enabling us to design and build an optimised solution for clearing ice and snow with gusto. The computer modelling and subsequent report was very thorough offering options for alternative design.

    Network Rail

    Well executed, gives accurate level of confidence to start running simulations unaided... efficient …required minimal interface, but provided a pragmatic approach & interpretation (of results)

    Halliburton (Red Spider Technology)

    Wilde have given a first-rate service enabling us to prove and improve critical design features.

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    Wilde quickly understood the analysis that needed to be done on the Forward Tooling Assembly and used their FEA and CFD expertise to develop a new design to optimise the efficiency of the new vehicle within the required time scales.

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    Wilde Analysis have been a pleasure to work with during this project, responsive to requests, delivering on time and at reasonable cost and providing good guidance as to optimal ways forward.

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    We have now installed the kiln jet and operated at nearly double the throughput. I’d just like to say thanks for the invaluable work that you carried out in helping us to hone the design to the final version that was installed and worked impeccably from day 1. It saved us a lot of trial and error on the production line with associated losses that would have been incurred.

    Springfields Fuels

    Excellent training provider in ANSYS CFD modelling with in-depth experience and expertise.

    Rolls-Royce Marine

    Wilde’s consultancy work has answered many of our questions and cut down significantly on our testing time – fewer iterations mean less costs to us which has to be beneficial.

    RMI Pressure Systems

    I was very impressed with the knowledge and tools available to us through Wilde and the accuracy of their first model predictions compared to my test results. This has already become a seminal piece of work that will underpin a significant future product development.

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    Wilde has always demonstrated a knowledgeable and professional understanding to our needs and have been able to quickly and thoroughly assimilate our requirements, and equally quickly produce the necessary results to support our design process and provide guidance on the solution(s) best suiting our needs commercially and technically.

    MAHLE Industrial Filtration UK

    Working with Wilde Analysis is a pleasure. They have the requisite skill, expertise and experience to contribute to the development of the solution. They are able to contribute at the research and development level and at the engineering design level, which is an important capability. As a business we have found them to be professional in their presentation and approach at all times.

    Waters UK

    The work provided enabled us to present high-quality information to the client, which is excellent, given that the building is going to be an iconic one.

    Millwood House Consultants

    ... without the training & modelling techniques developed by Wilde, it would have been extremely difficult to predict the behaviour of the IR pre-heat oven. ... professional and exceeded the requirements set in the original brief, with extensive communication via meetings, e-mails and telephone conversations.

    Glasscoat International

    Thank you for the very speedy delivery on our project. In general I find Wilde very responsive to our needs and this is very much appreciated!

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    Wilde was instrumental in the modifying of our existing design to ensure that performance met the specific & stringent customer requirements on this particular project. Without the modelling capabilities & advice/service provided by Wilde we would not have been able to identify the limitations in our current design in house, nor have been able to implement the required design changes that the CFD process identified as being required.

    Northvale Korting

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    John Crane

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