"FLUENT CFD software has helped the researches at PDVSA-Intevep to understand the fluid dynamics in the atomization and vaporization process used for pre-treating the feed to a catalytic reactor where refinery streams are processed. The CFD model allows us to determine the minimum residence time to achieve complete vaporization given a droplet size distribution and the physical properties of the fuel. Using FLUENT, we can also optimize the equipment geometry and calculate the optimum parameters without building a physical model."

"The improvement with respect to the previous die is significant. The usage of the mandrel improved the product quality, reduced set up times and increased productivity."

"By coupling CFD with population balance equations (PBE), Fluent has provided a powerful framework in modeling applications where particle size distributions are important."

"Using FLUENT, we have improved performance of commercial equipment in both single phase and multiphase applications. Positive results of CFD-based hardware designs in areas, such as gas-solids mixing, jet dynamics, phase segregation, and combustion, illustrate the rigor of FLUENT's physical models."

"Engineers who scoffed at CFD analysis a year and a half ago now prefer that design changes be evaluated using CFD before being tried in the field. Computer simulation using Fluent's CFD software made it possible to triple the efficiency of equipment design engineers while improving the quality of our product."

"CFD analysis provided far better understanding of the dryer performance than could have been obtained from laboratory measurements alone."

"Our best guess is that the modeling work used to redesign the mixing tank used in our manufacturing process saved $48,000. It's possible that is saves as much as $300,000 - and the project!"