Turbomachinery CFD Simulation Tutorials

Rotating machinery needs precise flow modeling to prevent cavitation in pumps and stall in compressors. Setting up a turbomachinery ANSYS Fluent simulation is highly sensitive because you must perfectly pass fluid data between a stationary volute and a high-speed impeller. A single mistake in your moving reference frame (MRF), sliding mesh interface, or pitch ratio will instantly crash the entire numerical simulation.

This page provides ready-to-run files and comprehensive tutorial videos teaching you step-by-step how to bypass these obstacles. Each turbomachinery CFD tutorial covers geometry design, mesh, correct boundary conditions, and accurate turbulence models for tight blade tip clearances. Whether you are a student analyzing a radial fan or a company optimizing a multi-stage gas turbine, these files prevent endless trial and error.

We offer over 500 premium tutorials across all engineering fields. If your impeller requires custom setups, our turbomachinery simulation consulting team will determine the project configuration for you. Before that, read our guide on what is turbomachinery for the physical background, or order a dedicated project for tailored CFD analysis.