Fan performance curves can be predicted using Fluent's CFD software, including the effect of poorly designed inlets or exits and off-design conditions. Flow separation, stall, and flow reversal in fans can negatively impact performance and can be avoided by using modeling during the design optimization. Fluent provides sophisticated physical and numerical models to handle rotating components.

Fluent's CFD model revealed separated flow and high loss at the exit of this centrifugal blower