CFD Consultant
From First-Pass Feasibility to Plant-Ready Decisions | Expert CFD Analysis Services
Cut risk, compress timelines, and validate designs before fabrication. Our senior CFD consultants deliver reliable simulations for single-phase, multiphase, HVAC, process, dynamic, and smoke & fire applications, grounded in physics and validated against real-world data.
Why Engineers Choose Ideametrics as Their CFD Consultant?
Engineering teams choose Ideametrics when they need decision-grade CFD, not just pretty contours. We solve the pain points that stall projects:
Geometry & meshing bottlenecks
Accuracy worries
Delays & compute limits
Integration gaps
Core CFD Consulting Services & CFD Analysis Solutions We Deliver
Single-Phase Flow Analysis
Use cases: Pressure drop, flow distribution, aerodynamics/hydraulics, thermal management.
What we do: Steady/transient CFD of air or liquids in pipes, ducts, manifolds, enclosures, and equipment.
You receive: pressure/velocity/temperature fields, loss coefficients, sizing recommendations, and design options ranked by performance versus cost.
Typical wins: 8–20% reduction in pressure losses; fewer pump/fan oversizing errors.
Multiphase Flow Analysis
Use cases: Gas–liquid separation, slurries, liquid–liquid mixing, boiling/condensation, free-surface flows.
What we do: Eulerian–Eulerian, VOF, DPM, and phase-change models tuned to your operating envelope.
You receive: phase distribution, carryover risks, residence times, separation efficiency, and operating window maps.
Typical wins: Improved separator performance; fewer fouling/entrainment issues; safer start-up/shutdown plans.
Process Simulation
Use cases Include Reactors, burners, heat exchangers, mixers, manifolds, and unit operations across various industries.
What we do: Species transport, turbulence–chemistry interaction, mixing indices, erosion/corrosion risk visualization.
You receive: Debottlenecking options, yield/quality-uplift scenarios, delta P vs. throughput trade-offs, and CAPEX/OPEX implications.
Typical wins: 3–10% energy savings; 5–15% throughput gains with controlled delta P.
HVAC & Airflow Simulation
Dynamic Analysis
Use cases: Start-up/shutdown transients, surge/slugging, valve/pump events, rotating machinery, vortex shedding, FSI pre-screen.
What we do: Time-accurate CFD capturing unsteady physics and peak loads; optional coupling to FEA/controls logic.
You receive: Time histories, peak-event envelopes, fatigue drivers, and mitigation strategies.
Typical wins: Lower fatigue hot spots; safer control sequences; fewer nuisance trips.
Smoke & Fire Simulation
Use cases: Compartments, atria, tunnels, garages, plants, and control rooms.
What we do: Fire growth, smoke spread, visibility/tenability, extraction effectiveness; design iteration on vents/dampers/sprinklers.
You receive: code-supporting calculations, evacuation visibility windows, and smoke management plans that pass review.
Typical wins: Faster authority approvals; right-sized systems.
Industries We Serve - Decision-Ready CFD for Complex Plants & Products
Oil & Gas
Refineries
Petrochemicals
Chemicals
Power & Renewable Energy
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Fertilizers
Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing
Emerging & Cross-Industry Expertise
Why Pipe Stress Analysis Matters
Pilot Study
Best for: First-pass CFD analysis services on new designs, R&D concepts, brownfield tweaks, and authority pre-checks.
Includes: Problem framing & KPIs · CAD cleanup & fit-for-purpose mesh · Baseline steady · Sensitivity checks.
Deliverables: Executive brief with pass/fail & risk flags · Core plots · “Go / Refine / No-Go” with timelines.
Project Delivery | Full Scope with Validation & Iteration
Best for: Decision-grade CFD consulting services covering design, process, safety, and reliability.
Includes: Mesh independence, proper physics models, steady-state to transient strategy, calibration against test/field data, and design iterations with quantified deltas.
Governance: Milestones · Weekly reviews · Change control.
Deliverables: Decision pack · Ranked action list · Native files/run logs/post templates.
Engineering Partnership | Continuous CFD Capacity
Best for: Multi-program support across plants/products with an embedded CFD consultant.
Includes: Monthly capacity block · On-demand studies · Cross-discipline collab (FEA/RCA/FFS) · Knowledge transfer.
Service Levels: Prioritization queue & response times · Quarterly value reviews · Optional on-site sprints.
Outcome: Faster iterations, fewer redesigns, institutionalized best practices.
Why Engineers Choose Ideametrics CFD Consultants?
Analysis Depth
Agile CFD Delivery
Clarity for Every Stakeholder
Trust & Compliance
Our CFD Process -
From Scope to Decision-Ready Delivery
What You Receive from Our CFD Consulting Services
Executive Pack (for quick decisions)
Engineering Dossier (for your technical record)
Action List
CFD Case Studies
A Sustainable Solution That Changed the Game
Fitting Non-Standard Designs into the Framework of Recognized Standards
A Project That Demonstrated Reverse Engineering for Design Validation: Oil Separation Vessel Case Study
Fatigue: It’s Not Just About Body Pain!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do CFD analysis services include?
End-to-end simulation of fluid/thermal behavior, scope, modeling, runs, validation, and actionable recommendations, covering flow, heat transfer, mixing, combustion, HVAC, transients, and smoke/fire.
When should we engage a CFD consultant vs. doing it in-house?
Bring in a CFD analysis consultant when timelines are tight, physics are complex, or you need validation for safety/authority approvals and business decisions.
How do you ensure accuracy?
Calibration to test/field data where possible, mesh independence and sensitivity studies, conservative assumptions, and clear uncertainty bounds.
Which industries benefit most from CFD consulting services?
Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Water & Wastewater, Fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing.
Which software do you use?
We select the best fit from ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, FDS, and proprietary tools, aligning them with physics, complexity, and schedule.
What data do you need from us?
CAD/P&IDs, duty points, media properties, operating scenarios, and any test/field data for validation.
Can you help with smoke control and code submissions?
Yes, smoke & fire simulation with engineered calculations, visibility/tenability checks, extraction sizing, and submission-ready documentation.
Do you handle transients and fluid-structure interactions?
Yes, we perform dynamic analysis for start-up, surge, slugging, rotating machinery, and FSI pre-screening. We also coordinate with FEA teams for structural checks.