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Learn how cavitation affects fluid flow, engine performance, and component wear and see how CFD helps engineers predict and mitigate these effects. Whether you’re working on fuel injectors, centrifugal pumps, or high-speed nozzles, this video provides critical insights into the Volume of Fluid (VoF) approach for multiphase flow simulations.

🔥 Key Highlights: ✅ Understanding cavitation & its impact on fuel injectors 🚗⛽ ✅ Introduction to the Winklhofer Nozzle case study 📊 ✅ Setting up cavitation modeling in CONVERGE CFD 🖥️ ✅ How pressure changes drive vapor formation 💨 ✅ Importance of adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) for accuracy

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In this episode, we dive deep into the results of our turbocharger simulation 🏎️💨.

We analyze the velocity, pressure, and torque variations to understand how the impeller behaves under exhaust gas flow. We also break down key convergence criteria and explain why simply looking at fluid angular velocity isn’t enough for assessing simulation stability.

⚙️ What You’ll Learn: ✅ How fluid forces impact turbine rotation ✅ Understanding pressure distribution on the impeller ✅ Why convergence analysis is critical 📉 ✅ How to check mass flow rate stability ✅ The importance of extended simulation time for rotational convergence

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into turbocharger simulations by cleaning up the geometry and setting up the boundary flagging for a simplified turbocharger model in CONVERG. 🏎️💨

This step is crucial for ensuring accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) simulations. We’ll extract the fluid volume, define the inlet, outlet, casing, and turbine wheel, and prepare the model for the next phase—flow conditions and FSI setup in the upcoming video!

👉 If you're working on turbocharger simulations, this is an essential step you don’t want to miss!

Key Highlights: ✅ Understanding the turbocharger geometry ✅ Extracting the fluid volume for simulation ✅ Boundary flagging for CFD & FSI setup ✅ Defining inlet, outlet, casing, and turbine wheel ✅ Preparing for flow condition setup in the next episode

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In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we take a deep dive into post-processing results for a pressure relief valve! 🚀

🔬 We analyze spindle motion, pressure forces, and flow behavior, helping engineers understand real-world valve dynamics. Whether you're working on valve design, fatigue analysis, or pressure fluctuation studies, this tutorial provides crucial insights into fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulations.

📌 Key Highlights: ✅ Analyzing Spindle Motion – Understanding the oscillations and cyclic loading ✅ Force & Pressure Distribution – How inlet pressure affects spindle displacement ✅ Fatigue Analysis – Using CFD data for structural evaluation ✅ Common Modeling Assumptions – Where we go wrong & how to fix them ✅ Event-Based Modeling for Realistic Simulations – How pressure buildup can be modeled

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In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we take a deep dive into fluid-structure interaction (FSI) for a proportional valve in a transient CFD simulation! 🌊💨

Learn how pressure fluctuations influence valve dynamics, how to set up moving boundaries, and how engineers optimize valve flow characteristics in real-world applications. 👨‍💻

Whether you’re an aspiring CFD engineer, a professional working in valve design, or just passionate about fluid mechanics, this tutorial will help you understand the complex interactions between pressure, motion, and structure inside a proportional valve system.

🔍 Key Highlights: ✅ Understanding Valve Flow Coefficients – Why they matter and how they are calculated ✅ Setting Up Transient Simulations – Simulating time-dependent flow variations ✅ Applying Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) – Defining motion constraints and force balancing ✅ Setting Up Dynamic Pressure Profiles – Creating real-world transient boundary conditions ✅ Preventing Simulation Instabilities – Avoiding mesh distortion and geometry issues

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Welcome back to Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERG! 🎥 In this episode, we dive into the case setup for a proportional valve, ensuring accurate boundary conditions, mesh refinement, and solver selection.

Proportional valves are widely used in industrial and nuclear engineering applications, and their performance is highly dependent on precise CFD simulations. Today, we fine-tune our boundary flagging, determine the valve lift, and prepare the steady-state case setup for flow analysis.

📌 Key Highlights: ✅ Understanding Proportional Valve Flow Dynamics 🌊 ✅ Adjusting Boundary Flagging for Accurate Load Measurement 🔧 ✅ Determining Valve Lift & Translating the Valve Spindle 📏 ✅ Assigning Proper Boundary Conditions for Inlet & Outlet 🚀 ✅ Choosing the Right Turbulence Model & Solver Settings 🔍 ✅ Optimizing the Base Grid & Refining the Mesh 🏗️

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🎯 If you're interested in CFD for valve design, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), or industrial flow simulations, this episode is a must-watch! Welcome back to Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERG! 🎥

In this episode, we take a deep dive into setting up flow through a proportional valve, a critical component used in nuclear engineering and fluid control applications. ⚙️💨 Proportional valves play a vital role in regulating pressure, and any leakage or failure can lead to serious consequences.

This episode focuses on preparing the fluid volume geometry, ensuring proper boundary flagging, and removing solid parts to create an accurate CFD model.

📌 Key Highlights: ✅ Understanding the Role of Proportional Valves in Fluid Control ✅ Preparing the STL Geometry for CFD Simulations ✅ Identifying & Extracting the Correct Fluid Volume ✅ Removing Unnecessary Boundaries & Patching Open Edges ✅ Fixing Normal Orientations & Diagnosing Geometry Issues ✅ Importance of Proper Geometry Preparation for CFD Accuracy

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🎯 Whether you’re an engineer, student, or CFD enthusiast, this video provides valuable insights into setting up high-fidelity supercharger simulations. In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERG, we take a critical step in optimizing our Roots-Type Supercharger simulation by refining the computational mesh and running hydrodynamic simulations. 🏎️💨 Ensuring an accurate mesh is essential for capturing the correct flow physics, pressure ratios, and efficiency of the supercharger.

We analyze: ✅ No-Hydro Simulation Results & Mesh Motion Validation ✅ How Dynamic Time Step Selection Works ⏳ ✅ Refinement Strategies for Small Gap Flow Paths ✅ Avoiding Cell Pairing Issues & Ensuring Accurate Torque Predictions ✅ Setting Up Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR) for High-Resolution Flow Capture

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In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERG, we take a deep dive into setting up a Roots-Type Supercharger simulation. 🔄💨 Unlike screw-type superchargers, Roots blowers do not compress air internally but instead push large volumes of air into the intake manifold.

Understanding the physics and setting up the correct simulation parameters is crucial for accurate results.

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Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome back to another exciting episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERG. In this video, we take on an industry-level Supercharger CFD Simulation—a critical component in automotive and aerospace applications. 🚗💨

We’ll go step-by-step through geometry preparation, boundary flagging, and troubleshooting issues to ensure an accurate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.

This case study will help engineers understand pressure ratios, mass flow rate relationships, and temperature rise in compressed air systems. 📊🔥 Join us in this deep dive into high-performance turbomachinery analysis! 🚀

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🎯 Whether you’re a CFD enthusiast, a turbomachinery engineer, or a student, this session provides valuable insights into achieving accurate centrifugal pump simulations.

Join us in Episode 29 of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE as we dive deep into the computational mesh setup and its impact on simulation accuracy.

In this session, we compare coarse and refined meshes, analyze flow behavior, and discuss the importance of boundary condition placement for reliable CFD results.

Discover how mesh refinement affects mass flow rate, pressure distribution, and velocity profiles—and why choosing the right boundary conditions is critical for preventing errors like flow reversal.

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🚀 Master the Centrifugal Pump Simulation Setup in CONVERGE CFD! 🚀 In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we take the next step in our centrifugal pump case study—configuring the simulation settings, defining boundary conditions, and preparing for an accurate CFD analysis.

From material selection to impeller motion setup, this tutorial guides you through the critical elements of simulation preparation to ensure a smooth and realistic pump performance study. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced CFD engineer, this video will give you valuable insights into pump simulations! 🔧🌊

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🔧 Mastering Centrifugal Pump Simulations in CONVERGE CFD! 🔧

In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we take a deep dive into setting up a centrifugal pump case—a crucial step in understanding complex turbomachinery simulations.

This industry-standard geometry is packed with details, and we’ll split it into meaningful boundaries, apply appropriate boundary conditions, and ensure error-free setup.

From impeller flagging to diagnostic checks, this tutorial walks you through the essential steps to get your centrifugal pump simulation ready for high-accuracy CFD analysis! 🌊⚙️

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Are you wondering how pressure-velocity coupling works in CFD simulations?

🤔 In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we take a deep dive into the PISO (Pressure-Implicit with Splitting of Operators) Algorithm.

This powerful technique ensures numerical stability and accuracy in solving the Navier-Stokes equations efficiently! 💡 We'll also explore linear solvers, their advantages, and when to use advanced methods like Krylov subspace solvers and Algebraic Multi-Grid (AMG) methods. 📊

🔗 Watch till the end for key insights into how these solvers improve convergence and reduce computational costs in CFD simulations! 💻✨

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Ever wondered how turbulence models handle boundary layers in CFD simulations?

🌊 In this episode of Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations using CONVERGE, we dive deep into the Law of the Wall, explaining how turbulence behaves near surfaces and why choosing the right y+ value is crucial for accurate simulations.

From boundary layer theory to wall functions, this video breaks down the physics and numerical modeling that dictate how turbulent flows interact with surfaces. Whether you're working on IC engines, gas turbines, or external aerodynamics, mastering these concepts will significantly improve your CFD skills! 🎯

🔹 Watch till the end to understand the difference between K-Epsilon and K-Omega SST models and how they impact your simulations!

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🚀 Welcome to Episode 24 of the Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations series! In this session, we dive into one of the most fundamental yet complex topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)—the Boundary Layer Equations and their role in Turbulence Modeling using CONVERGE CFD.

Turbulence plays a crucial role in fluid flow, combustion, and aerodynamics. Understanding the governing equations within the boundary layer helps engineers and researchers develop more accurate CFD models for simulations involving IC engines, gas turbines, and aerodynamic surfaces.

By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of Reynolds decomposition, the RANS equations, and how turbulence is modeled in CFD. Let’s break it down step by step! 🎯

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🌟 Welcome back to Episode 23 of our Advanced Turbomachinery Simulations series! In this session, we're diving deep into Turbulence Modeling in CONVERGE CFD—an essential concept for achieving accurate and reliable results in fluid flow simulations.

Turbulence impacts everything from combustion efficiency to emissions prediction, and understanding its modeling is crucial for simulations involving IC engines, gas turbines, and more.

Whether you're an engineering student, a researcher, or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable insights into the art and science of turbulence modeling.