CFturbo

CFturbo, developed by CFturbo GmbH, is a turbomachinery design software and engineering services solution. According to the vendor, this software is designed to assist mechanical and aerospace engineers in the design and optimization of various types of rotodynamic pumps, including axial, mixed-flow, and centrifugal pumps. It is intended for use by professionals in industries such as automotive, aerospace, chemical, and HVAC. CFturbo provides engineers with a range of features and capabilities to efficiently design and analyze turbomachinery components for improved performance and efficiency.

Key Features

Pump Design: According to the vendor, CFturbo allows for the design and optimization of a wide range of rotodynamic pumps, including axial, mixed-flow, and centrifugal pumps. It also offers the creation of special pump components, such as inducers or sewage water impellers.

Impeller Design: CFturbo claims to provide impeller design capabilities based on fundamental equations and empirical correlations. Engineers can reportedly have control over main dimensions, meridional contour, blade angles, meanlines, and blade profiles.

Stator Design: CFturbo enables the design of vaned and unvaned stators to complete the flow channel. The software reportedly allows for the preparation of models for flow simulation with unvaned stators, as well as control over main dimensions and blade design for vaned stators.

Volute Design: According to the vendor, CFturbo offers the design of casings with different types and geometries. Engineers can define inflow conditions and incorporate discharge diffusers, while having control over volute geometry, cutwater, and return channel.

CAD and CFD Interfaces: CFturbo provides interfaces to major CAD and CFD systems for automated workflows. The software reportedly allows for the export of models in various formats, including STEP, IGES, STL, and Parasolid. Development tools can also be customized with available export interfaces.

Simulation Capabilities: According to the vendor, CFturbo supports flow simulation using commercial Navier-Stokes solvers such as Ansys-CFX and StarCCM+. The software also offers structural analysis capabilities for statics, dynamics, vibrations, and thermal analysis. Additionally, prototyping and testing can be conducted using rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.

Reverse Engineering: CFturbo claims to enable the conversion of CAD models into fully parametric CFturbo models. Imported models can reportedly be aligned with the CFturbo coordinate system, allowing for the reverse engineering of radial and axial impellers, as well as vaned stators.

Optimization: CFturbo can reportedly be implemented in optimization workflows, with a batch mode for automated parameter variations. The software can be seamlessly linked to any optimizer for design exploration and optimization.

Training Courses: CFturbo offers standard and customized training sessions for engineers. According to the vendor, these sessions provide in-depth theoretical knowledge of turbomachinery design and training on CFturbo software, as well as the application of CAE-based design methods.