Industrial Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Because CFD solves general fluid dynamic equations (Navier-Stokes equation, or sometimes Lattice Boltzmann), it allows this program to solve complex turbulent, viscous, compressible, heat transfer, and much more; hence, the applications are also varied, ranging from aerospace, automotive, maritime, chemical process, energy generation, civil engineering, urban planning, electronics, consumer goods, bioengineering, and more.

Using a numerical model that can be solved by a computer, we can obtain extremely valuable information, such as velocity, pressure, or temperature at any specific point and time for even a complex geometry. This allows engineers to better understand the detailed physical phenomena and make a precise design judgment.

Without any physical fabrication and laboratory, an organization can save a huge amount of money. Moreover, the absence of physical experiments eliminates the risk of testing failure, which is extremely useful for extreme scenarios such as high-speed rotation, combustion, or explosion tests.