CFD Simulations

CFD offers a valuable contribution above all in cases of extreme or unconventional operating conditions where traditional calculation programmes do not allow appropriate optimisation of the internal design of the separator. Combining CFD simulation with the process engineering experience gained over the years, Costacurta’s engineers are able to identify the best solution to different operating and process problems that may be encountered in many fields and types of plants. Moreover, it is possible to numerically test innovative technical solutions to apply to specific problems. Using CFD it is possible to: - check the actual distribution of the multi-phase flows - select the most suitable internal components - check the velocity profiles inside the separators and/or identify the best internals to standardise them - perform detailed engineering of the selected internals - predict and/or confirm the separation performance - calculate and/or estimate the pressure drop - calculate the mechanical stresses - estimate the vibrations caused by the movement of the fluids - select the number and position of the flow equalisers to mitigate the sloshing effect - identify levels of liquid to optimise separation