Simulate the flow characteristics of valves and volumetric pumps! A CFD software specialized for valves and pumps that other CFD software struggles with!
PumpLinx is a fluid simulation tool for calculating the transient characteristics of various valves, volumetric pumps, and compressors. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsations and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variations of flow field (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque The biggest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes even for clearances in the µm range, which is difficult with other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! In addition to valve analysis, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automotive and construction machinery applications, such as vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, and trochoidal pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. Especially, we encourage you to see the actual mesh creation and movement through a demo presentation!!
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(1) Automatic generation of calculation meshes! Even for complex flow paths, automatic generation of calculation meshes is possible with simple button operations. Additionally, for pump chambers involving rotation/volume changes, high-precision calculation meshes can be automatically generated using a dedicated mesh creation module. It is possible to automatically execute the movement/rotation/deformation of high-precision meshes without tedious tasks. (2) Fluid analysis of various valves and gear pumps is possible! PumpLinx has an automatic mesh creation function for various valves and pumps, making it easy to perform calculations for different valves and pumps, including calculations for flow paths containing valves, and coupled analysis is also possible. (3) More accurate modeling of aeration/cavitation! It includes a high-precision cavitation model, allowing for the prediction of non-condensable gas expansion and vapor generation due to cavitation. (4) Calculation of free surface flow As a new feature, the calculation of free surface flow has become possible. It is now also possible to analyze oil splashing inside the gearbox and oil suction from the oil pan during pump startup.
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PumpLinx is primarily used by automobile manufacturers and automotive-related parts manufacturers in Japan, and it has a proven track record with various valves, oil pumps used in automatic transmissions (AT) and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), as well as engine oil pumps. Globally, it has a wide range of applications not only in the automotive industry but also in various other sectors. Examples of global achievements by the developer can be found at: http://www.simerics.com/testimonials/ In addition to overseas use, many companies in Japan that have already purchased multiple fluid analysis software packages also choose to purchase PumpLinx for its user-friendliness, improved accuracy, and reduced calculation time in the analysis of valve performance and volumetric pumps such as gear pumps and vane pumps. A case study on fluid analysis of a vane pump using 'PumpLinx' was published in KYB Corporation's KYB Technical Report No. 53 OCT. 2016. [Prediction of Vane Pump Characteristics through CFD Analysis] https://www.kyb.co.jp/technical_report/data/no53j/03_technology_explanation_01.pdf
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[Analysis Case] Simulation of External Gear Pump [Fluid Analysis] Visualization of cavitation in the external gear pump.
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