Wilde Analysis Ltd

engineering by analysis

  • Home
  • Capabilities
    • Design Simulation
      • Structural Analysis (FEA)
      • Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
      • Computational Electromagnetics (CEM)
      • Thermal Management
      • Design Code Assessment
      • Design for Reliability
      • All Design Simulation
    • Manufacturing Process Simulation
      • Metalforming, Machining & Heat Treatment
      • Plastic Injection Moulding
      • Plastic Packaging & Extrusion
      • Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
      • Process Optimisation
      • Asset Performance Management
      • All Manufacturing Process Simulation
    • Built Environment Simulation
      • Wind Engineering
      • Daylight, Sunlight & Right to Light
      • Geotechnical & Structural Analysis
      • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
      • Cleanroom & Hygienic Zone Design
      • Data Centre Cooling
      • All Building Physics
  • Industries
    • Aerospace & Defence
    • Industrial Equipment
    • Oil & Gas
    • Automotive & Off-Road
    • Marine & Subsea
    • Plastics, Composites & Rubber
    • Built Environment
    • Medical & Healthcare
    • Rail
    • Chemical & Process
    • Metals
    • Renewable Energy
    • Consumer Products
    • Nuclear
    • University & Research
    • Electronics & Electrical
    • All Industries
  • Simulation Software
    • Ansys Software
      • 3D Design
      • Structures
      • Fluid Dynamics
      • Electronics
      • Materials
      • All Solutions
    • Manufacturing Process Software
      • DEFORM – Bulk Metalforming & Heat Treatment
      • Ansys LS-DYNA — Sheet Metalforming
      • Moldex3D — Plastic Injection Moulding
      • Ansys Polyflow — Polymer Extrusion & Thermoforming
      • Ansys Additive — Topology & 3D Printing
      • Flownex — 1D Fluid Systems
    • Built Environment Software
      • PLAXIS — Geotechnical Analysis
      • gINT — Geotechnical Data Management
      • SOILVISION — 2D/3D Slope Stability
      • TALREN — 2D Slope Stability
      • CivilFEM for Ansys — Structural Analysis
      • Ansys CFD — Wind Microclimate Studies
  • Consulting
    • Capabilities
      • Design Simulation (FEA, CFD & CEM)
      • Manufacturing Process Simulation
      • Built Environment Simulation
      • Safety & Reliability Analysis
      • Design, Materials & Testing
    • Services
      • Project Options
      • Staffing & Secondments
      • Gap Analysis
      • Technology Transfer
      • Technical Support
    • Assurance
      • Experience
      • Certifications & Associations
      • Software Tools
      • Quality & Environmental Management
      • Cyber Security & Data Protection
  • Training
    • Online Courses
      • Simulation Theory & Best Practice
      • Ansys
      • DEFORM
      • Moldex3D
      • Safety & Reliability
    • Classroom Courses
      • Simulation Theory & Best Practice
      • Ansys
      • DEFORM
      • Moldex3D
      • Safety & Reliability
    • On Request Training
      • PLAXIS
      • Design By Analysis
      • Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
      • Safety & Reliability
  • Support
  • Resources
  • About Us
    • Our Company
      • Senior Management
      • History
      • Careers
      • Legal Notices
      • WildeRisk.co.uk
    • Assurance
      • Experience
      • Certifications & Associations
      • Quality & Environmental Management
      • Cyber Security & Data Protection
      • Privacy Policy
    • What’s On
      • Training & Events Calendar
      • Webinars, Seminars, Conferences & Exhibitions
      • News
      • Blogs
      • Community Support
  • Contact
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Blog
  • +44 (0) 161 474 6886
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Blog
  • +44 (0) 161 474 6886

Evaluation of New Batch Mixing Tank Design using CFD at Fillworth (UK)

Download the PDF

Other Resources

Fillworth (UK) Limited is a medium-sized privately-owned specialist manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment. The company approached Wilde to evaluate a new batch mixing tank design in order to establish the levels of mixing efficiency and to determine the input power requirement and pressure loading on the vessel structure.

Fillworth’s range of equipment covers a huge spectrum of liquid mixing applications – from heavy filled mastics to cold set inks and paints. Typical other applications are adhesives, sealants, bitumens, and general dispersion products such as plastisols and varnishes.

Methodology

The supplied CAD model was de-featured and meshed within ANSYS Workbench, and a computational model quickly set up in ANSYS CFX using a multiple frame of reference approach to model the rotating agitators.

image-case-study-cfd-batch-mixing-design-efficiency-power-mesh-fillworth
Fig. 1: Detailed CFD meshing using ANSYS Workbench with rotating frames of reference (Courtesy: Fillworth (UK) Ltd)

Results

The CFD model provided a detailed picture of the internal tank flow patterns and levels of fluid loading, as well as providing details on the expected power draw.

The initial analysis helped to identify potential improvements, and Wilde subsequently worked with Fillworth in guiding design modifications through further simulation work, with the resulting design delivering improved performance.

Business Benefits

  • Tangible design improvements through simulation
  • Confidence in design
image-case-study-cfd-batch-mixing-design-efficiency-power-results-fillworth
Fig 2: Results of CFD simulation (Courtesy: Fillworth (UK) Ltd)

 

  • Events

    • » Model Bulk Phase Change Processes Using Ansys Fluent | Ansys Webinar
    • » Webinar: Achieving Lightweight Part Through Fluid-Assisted Injection Molding | Moldex Webinar
    • » High-Fidelity Thermal Analysis for the Design and Verification of Electric Motors| Ansys Webinar
    • » Accelerating EMI/EMC Testing Using Simulation | Ansys Webinar
    • » Ansys 2021 R1 Signal and Power Integrity Update | Ansys Webinar
  • News

    • » NAFEMS UK Virtual Conference 2020: Learn about Leading Engineering Simulation and Risk Management Solutions
    • » Buying PLAXIS geotechnical FEA software is more flexible & cost effective than ever!
    • » Ansys 2020 R2 Accelerates Innovation for Engineering Teams
    • » Pollution Solution and Wilde feature in The Times Newspaper: Pollution filter maker eyes opportunity
    • » Moldex3D and Wilde Analysis Team Up to Provide Face Masks to North West Learning Community
  • Latest Tweets

  • Contact Details

  • Wilde Analysis Ltd.
    Whitworth House
    28 Charles St
    Stockport
    Cheshire
    SK1 3JR

  • t: +44 (0)161 4746886

© 2021 Wilde Analysis Ltd

UK Web design & hosting by BFI®

    • Home
    • Industries
      • Aerospace & Defence
      • Automotive & Off-Road
      • Chemical & Process
      • Built Environment
      • Consumer Products
      • Electronics & Electrical
      • Industrial Equipment
      • Marine & Subsea
      • Medical & Healthcare
      • Metals
      • Nuclear
      • Oil & Gas
      • Plastics, Composites & Rubber
      • Rail
      • Renewable Energy
      • University & Research
    • Engineering Simulation & Risk Management Capabilities
      • Design Simulation
      • Manufacturing Process Simulation
    • Engineering Simulation & Risk Management Software
      • Design Simulation
      • Manufacturing Process Simulation
      • Safety & Reliability Analysis
    • Consulting
      • Capabilities
      • Services
      • Assurance
    • Training
      • Software Product Training
      • Design & Simulation Training
      • Safety & Reliability Training
    • Support
    • Resources
    • About Us
      • Our Company
      • Assurance
      • What’s On
    • Contact

Cookies

We use cookies as set out in our privacy policy. By using this website, you agree we may place these cookies on your device Find out more