HTCO GmbH

Efficient engineering solutions through in-depth CFD know-how

As a service provider for CFD engineering, we make targeted use of CFD flow simulation (computational fluid dynamics) to make physical relationships visible that lead to inefficiency or even malfunction of products or processes. Already in the design phase, we simulate the processes in possible design options under the influence of various material and application parameters and develop well-founded optimization approaches for the best possible function and lowest energy and material consumption. When very time-critical and cost-intensive cases of damage, functional errors or process problems occur, we simulate the processes in the product or process in order to quickly uncover the causes and work out effective solution approaches

Fields of application: Plants and process engineering, thermal engineering, plastics processing, fittings, domestic engineering, power plants, solar technology, air conditioning and ventilation technology, fire protection, building design, wind load, pollutant dispersion and many more.

With clever simulation concepts to profitable innovations

Through the continuous and targeted use of CFD flow simulation, we deepen the company-specific product or process know-how, build up simulation knowledge and significantly accelerate the development processes. Time-consuming measurement procedures, lengthy prototype series and expensive faulty designs are a thing of the past. We think our way into development and innovation processes and support the emergence of new designs, functionalities and protectable inventions. For in-house or joint research projects, we stand by as a competent partner with our ideas and know-how.

A secure strategy for sustainable innovative strength

The strategic integration of numerical flow simulation into the company ensures cost and planning security in the value chain that everyone can rely on. We analyze the fluidic processes in the company and identify the innovation potential through the use of CFD flow simulation. We develop a coherent concept with measures and cost-benefit ratios and support the implementation of CFD technology in the company's internal processes.

Increasing the efficiency of heat exchangers

The gas flow of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger was investigated by means of CFD flow simulation. The aim was to quantify the flow situation. Furthermore, sections of the intercooler were investigated separately in order to check the flow distribution and pressure drop individually. Various geometry modifications were then developed to optimize the performance efficiency of the cooler.

Efficient ventilation for production facilities

During the construction of a new foundry hall, a hall ventilation system was planned to ensure good and clean air quality. To ensure the functioning and energy efficiency of the planned ventilation concept in advance, flow simulation was used to investigate how the flows in the hall, consisting of supply air, exhaust air and the additional thermal convection caused by furnaces and castings, behave. The investigation resulted in concept optimizations: By optimally positioning the exhaust points, ventilation components were saved, resulting in lower investment costs and later in energy cost savings during operation.

Efficient plants and plant components

To optimize the extraction system in a paint booth, CFD simulation provides a view of the overall situation in the booth and delivers all relevant physical variables: flow and paint particle distributions as well as velocity and pressure values. From these results, new insights into the efficiency of the extraction system are derived and weak points or potential savings in material use and energy consumption are revealed. Other important issues that can be investigated in surface treatment plants and processes are: uniform paint application, energy-saving drying, and the optimization of components such as spray nozzles and filters