CFturbo

CFturbo computer version is a graphic image production tool suitable for some mechanical designers. The official version of CFturbo does not require too many settings. It only needs to provide performance requirements such as flow rate and efficiency, and it can automatically generate impeller and volute shapes. It is widely used in centrifugal pumps, mixed-flow pumps, centrifugal fans, mixed-flow fans, and compressors. , turbine and other rotating machinery design. CFturbo also makes it easy to integrate geometric data into CAE environments by interfacing directly with various CAD and CFD systems.

CFturbo function introduction

1. 3D CAD model

Dynamic 3D representation (rotation, movement, scaling)

Highly configurable partial views

Export CAD model

Import existing geometry for comparison

2. Parametric geometric model

Properties for all design steps are available as parameters

Parameters can be exported

(Optional) You can specify range limits for parameter changes

Easily integrate into optimization workflows or DoE studies

3. Reverse engineering

Redesign existing geometry as starting point for optimization

Import existing meridian curves and automatically convert to Bezier splines

Design blades based on given blade angles on the leading and trailing edges or import existing mean line curves

Enter or import blade thickness distribution (blade profile)

Comparison of imported IGES/STEP data with redesigned 3D model

4. Meridian

Meridian preview of project components

Quick access to design steps

Handle interfaces between components

Choose active ingredients

Displays progress of area, velocity, flow angle

5. Project management

Project information management

Design reports that can restore previous design status

Show warnings about specific parameters

Show key design details

CFturbo software features

1. Reverse blade design

Other approaches to blade design based on blade load distribution. Blade shapes can be described in 3D with fewer parameters, which is particularly useful for design exploration and optimization.

2. Blade angle distribution at the center line

Flexible stacking locations for beta midline design patterns. By its definition, the blade can be fixed in any position, which provides greater geometric flexibility in blade design within the widely used mean line design mode.

3. Rake Angle A rake angle that clearly defines the leading and/or trailing edges. It's easier and more accurate than previous versions.

4. Enhanced design of multi-stage machines

New Stage-Designer simplifies the design of multi-stage machines with up to 3 stages. Together with new coupling/decoupling options for turbomachinery components, modeling flexibility is greatly increased.

5. 90 elbow

Simplified generation of 90° elbow (stator)

6. Components

Decoupling Optional component decoupling for increased flexibility

7. ANSYS Workbench

Workbench integration has been further improved. The standardized ANSYS meshing system can be used, and an option has been implemented for automatic naming of CFturbo components.

8.SimericsMP

Definition of mesh refinement areas. As a result, highly automated meshing becomes more flexible, especially for critical regions with expected high flow field gradients.

9. More optimization parameters about the volute

The number of design parameters has been expanded to directly address these issues to enable automated design exploration and optimization.

10. Object selection in 3D models

Like any other general-purpose CAD system, CFturbo users can select and configure geometric 3D elements directly in the 3D model view.

CFturbo installation steps

1. Download CFturbo in Huajun Software Park and extract it to the current folder, then we click on the CFturbo2020.1.0.31_setup.exe application.

2. Then enter the installation wizard interface. We need to check I accept the agreement first, and then click next.

3. At this time, we need to choose the software installation location. The default installation is on the C drive. Huajun editor recommends installing it on the D drive.

4. The CFturbo installation is complete, do not open the software yet, click finish to exit the wizard;

CFturbo update log

Developer GG said there are really no bugs this time~