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Automatic Optimization of a CPU Cooling Fan

Automatic Optimization of a CPU Cooling Fan

In the first part of this article on the design of a Sirocco-type CPU cooling fan stage, we showed that there is scope for improvement in the baseline impeller...

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Design of a CPU Cooling Fan

Design of a CPU Cooling Fan

Central Processing Unit (CPU) is a critical component of any high performance computing machine and is used for highly demanding tasks such as creative production,...

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TURBOdesign Suite 2023.2: Enhancements and New Features

TURBOdesign Suite 2023.2: Enhancements and New Features

TURBOdesign Suite is a unique aerodynamic and hydrodynamic 3D design software package that allows users to design, analyze and optimize all types of turbomachinery, such...

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Optimization of a Mixed Flow Pump
3D Inverse Design Pumps

Optimization of a Mixed Flow Pump

In the first part of this article on the design and analysis of a high specific speed mixed flow pump, we showed that there is a complex trade-off...

Design of a Mixed Flow Pump
3D Inverse Design Pumps

Design of a Mixed Flow Pump

Mixed-flow pumps are widely used at drainage pumping stations, power plants and in water-jet applications. When the specific speed is high, the...

Performance Analysis of Turbopumps
3D Inverse Design Pumps

Performance Analysis of Turbopumps

The first part of this article showed how to make use of the different options in TURBOdesign1 to rapidly generate three different turbopump...

Design of Turbopumps
3D Inverse Design Pumps

Design of Turbopumps

Turbopumps are mainly used in rocket engines and in low suction pressure situations in the industry. As Figure 1 shows, their suction specific speed...

Automatic Optimization of a Centrifugal Pump Stage
3D Inverse Design TURBOdesign Suite Pumps

Automatic Optimization of a Centrifugal Pump Stage

In another article on the manual design of a centrifugal pump stage, we showed that there is scope for improvement in the baseline impeller...

Design of a Centrifugal Pump Stage
3D Inverse Design TURBOdesign Suite Pumps

Design of a Centrifugal Pump Stage

Across the specific speed range, pumps are subject to various flow phenomena and loss mechanisms which are dominant in that particular range. For...

Optimum Blade Loading for Corner Separation Control in Vaned Diffusers
Pumps

Optimum Blade Loading for Corner Separation Control in Vaned Diffusers

Across the specific speed range, pumps are subject to various flow phenomena and loss mechanisms which are dominant in that particular range. For...

Everything You Need to Know About Pump Blade Design Optimization
3D Inverse Design Pumps & Hydraulic Turbines Pumps

Everything You Need to Know About Pump Blade Design Optimization

In this post we look at the design and optimization of pump blades using a 3D Inverse Design method. We also discuss the overall design strategy, CFD...

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