Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Laminar Static Mixers
Velocity and streamlines in a static mixer

Veryst possesses advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) capabilities.  We solve hard-to-address problems often involving coupled and nonlinear behaviors, such as those found in fluid/solid interaction, fluid/thermal coupling, multiphase flow (droplets, colloidal flows, phase change), and species transport and reactions.  Our work frequently employs multiphysics CFD tools to model mixing and transport in chemical reactors, including design optimization at pilot and production scales.  We have also modeled air flow and heat transfer through a device to optimize electronic cooling. 

Our clients use our analysis and recommendations to develop new products and systems, and to improve the performance of existing products and systems, which in some cases has resulted in new intellectual property.


Expertise

  • Laminar and turbulent flow
  • Fluid-structure interaction
  • Multiphase flow (e.g., emulsions, bubbles)
  • Heat and mass transfer
  • Flow in porous media
  • Acoustics

 

 

Applications

  • Medical devices
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Renewable energy, energy conversion
  • Industrial processes
  • Consumer products, food technology
  • Pumps, valves, and nozzles
  • Electronic cooling, thermal management
  • Heaters and boilers
  • Air and hydraulic systems

 

Veryst Capabilities 

  • Colloidal flows
  • Bioinspired cooling
  • Heat exchangers
  • Droplet and bubble flows
  • Sprays
  • Phase change
  • Fluid mixing
  • Multiphase flow in fibrous materials
  • Thermal-fluid coupling
  • Conjugate heat transfer
  • Lift and drag calculations
  • Particle transport and sorting
  • Pipe networks
  • Wicking
  • Non-Newtonian fluids
  • Compressible flow

 

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Insufflation Analysis

To compare the performance of two gas humidification devices, Veryst Engineering performed gas flow testing, device examination, and CFD analysis.

LED Light Bulb Heat Transfer Simulation

Both the efficiency and life of an LED bulb drop when operated at high temperature. Given the wide range of possible shapes and sizes of heat sinks, Veryst Engineering developed a rapid and effective tool to compare design alternatives and estimate LED temperatures.

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