Strong CAE software for oil pumps, 'Simerics MP+'
Simulating the flow characteristics of positive displacement pumps such as gear pumps and vane pumps! A CAE software specialized for pumps that other CAE software struggles with!
PumpLinx is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. 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 pulsation 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 variation 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!! Recently, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automotive and construction machinery, 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!!
basic information
(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 gear pumps is possible! PumpLinx has mesh creation capabilities for various pumps, including different gear pumps, making it easy to perform calculations for various pumps. It also has a mesh creation function for valves, allowing for calculations of flow paths that include valves, and coupled analysis is also possible. (3) More accurate modeling of aeration/cavitation! A high-precision cavitation model is included, enabling 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 possible to analyze the oil being scooped up inside the gearbox and the oil suction from the oil pan during pump startup.
Price information
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Price range
P6
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Model number/Brand name
Simerics
Applications/Examples of results
PumpLinx is primarily used by automobile manufacturers and automotive-related parts manufacturers in Japan, with numerous achievements in oil pumps used in automotive automatic transmissions (AT) and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), as well as engine oil pumps. Additionally, it has a wide range of implementation achievements not only in the automotive industry but also globally. Examples of achievements worldwide by the developer can be found at: http://www.simerics.com/testimonials/ There are many cases where companies, both overseas and domestically that have already purchased multiple fluid analysis software, have chosen to purchase it for its user-friendliness, accuracy improvement, and reduction in calculation time for the analysis of volumetric pumps such as gear pumps and vane pumps. In the KYB Technical Report No. 53 OCT. 2016 published by KYB Corporation, a case study on fluid analysis of a vane pump using 'PumpLinx' was featured. [Prediction of Vane Pump Characteristics through CFD Analysis] https://www.kyb.co.jp/technical_report/data/no53j/03_technology_explanation_01.pdf
Detailed information
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[Analysis Case] Simulation of Gear Pump Self-Priming Performance [Fluid Analysis] This is a simulation of a gear pump when drawing engine oil from the oil pan of a car. It is calculated using free surface flow (VOF).
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[Analysis Case] Automotive Lubrication System [Fluid Analysis] Coupling of Internal Gear Pump and Spool Valve
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[Analysis Case] Simulation of Automotive Lubrication System [Fluid Analysis] Coupling of External Gear Pump and Pressure Regulating Valve
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[Analysis Case] Coupling of Piston Pump and Valve [Fluid Analysis] Cross-section: Magnitude of Velocity Valve: Pressure
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[Case Study] Simulation of an Internal Gear Pump [Fluid Analysis] Visualization of cavitation in an internal gear pump.
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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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[Analysis Case] Simulation of Vane Pump [Fluid Analysis] Simulation of Cavitation in Vane Pump
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[Case Study] Simulation of a Swash Plate Axial Piston Pump [Fluid Analysis] Simulation of Cavitation in a Swash Plate Axial Piston Pump
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[Analysis Case] Coupling of Fuel Injection Pump and Valve [Fluid Analysis] Gas Volume Fraction
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Online seminar on the utilization of the latest thermal fluid analysis software and turbo design software.
Wavefront Inc. will hold an online seminar titled "Utilization of the Latest Thermal Fluid Analysis Software and Turbo Design Software"! In recent years, various initiatives have been undertaken to achieve a carbon-neutral society. For example, in the automotive industry, with the further promotion of electrification, energy conservation, and efficiency, there is a growing demand for thermal fluid analysis, including cooling simulations for electric motors (water cooling/oil cooling) and oil agitation simulations for planetary gear mechanisms used in EVs/HEVs. In this seminar, we will introduce the thermal fluid analysis software "Simerics MP+" specialized for these complex simulations! Additionally, the construction of small hydropower plants contributing to sustainable renewable energy supply is becoming increasingly active. Since installation locations are not limited as long as there is a drop and flow, many potential development sites remain, and many companies are entering this field. We will also introduce the turbo design software "CFturbo," which serves as a stepping stone for those involved in small hydropower generation to increase turbine efficiency while reducing design time and costs, as further proliferation and diversification of small hydropower generation is anticipated!
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The Piston Cooling template has been added to SimericsMP+!
A Piston Cooling template for two-phase flow piston cooling simulation using oil injection has been added. It is now possible to model multiple pistons with a single piston cooling module. Additionally, conjugate heat transfer simulations can be performed without using Python scripts.
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The 【SimericsMP+】Fuel Tank template has been added!
A Fuel Tank template has been added to simulate two-phase flow in the fuel tank of a vehicle.
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The Vehicle template has been added to SimericsMP+!
A Vehicle template has been added for performing simulations of automotive exterior, under-hood airflow, and thermal damage analysis. Additionally, a new mesh type has been introduced, allowing selected solid components or internal fluid components to be retained within the template. Furthermore, "Drag development" has been added to the output of drag calculations.
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The Marine template has been added to SimericsMP+!
A Marine template has been added for performing hull simulations. Additionally, a "Submerged hull" type for simulating underwater objects such as submarines and UAVs has been added. It is also possible to choose whether to maintain the water surface and whether to include propulsion.
