VSE Tunes Flowmeters Virtually with ANSYS Engineering Simulation Software

By DE Editors

German flowmeter manufacturer VSE Volumentechnik GmbH uses tools from ANSYS, Inc. to improve the performance of its industrial flowmeters.

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Fluid dynamics analysis enabled the company to virtually identify and troubleshoot specific noise, vibration and pressure loss problems, resulting in the elimination of excessive gear wear and worker discomfort. VSE’s flowmeters are used to measure fluid flows in a wide range of applications, from pharmaceutical processing to power generation to automotive manufacturing.

“Because our instruments are designed to operate in small, fluid-filled spaces, it is difficult to analyze them under actual working conditions,” said Axel Vedder,  technical director at VSE Volumentechnik. “Software from ANSYS allowed us to assess the performance of our flowmeters in a virtual environment that accurately replicated real-world operating conditions. We were able to quickly identify, and address, the relevant design issues.”

Flowmeters designed by VSE help customers ensure their technical systems and processes are running smoothly, by measuring such fluid characteristics as volume flow rates,  pressure, temperature, and materials concentrations. These measurement systems indicate whether hydraulics are operating under optimal conditions, whether pipelines are running at maximum capacity, and whether additives are being properly injected into primary fluids—among other industrial applications.

Using simulation software from ANSYS, VSE has been able to address user concerns and introduce new product features that have reduced its flowmeters’ noise output,  vibration, and negative pressure effects.

“There is little room for error in this industry, as many industrial processes around the world rely upon highly accurate fluid flow measurement. To fulfill this demand, flowmeters must meet stringent requirements and be robust and reliable,  all while providing precise measurements,” said Dipankar Choudhury, vice president, Corporate Product Strategy and planning at ANSYS, Inc. “The design enhancements that VSE engineered are certain to have a far-reaching impact. ANSYS technology has helped this leading instrument manufacturer to virtually assess all the detailed aspects of its products, under real-world operating conditions, and then arrive at design improvements that will only reinforce its leadership position.”

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.