Multiphase Flow

We use advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate the interaction between gas, liquid, and solid phases in complex engineering systems. Our multiphase flow analyses help optimize industrial processes, improve equipment performance, investigate failures, and support engineering design decisions across demanding operating environments.

What We Analyze

Our multiphase CFD simulations evaluate the interaction between multiple fluid and particle phases to predict flow behavior, mixing, separation, pressure loss, and transportation in industrial systems.

Gas–Liquid Flow

Liquid–Solid Flow

Particle Transport

Mixing & Separation

Pipeline Multiphase Flow

Free Surface Flow

Why
Multiphase CFD?

Multiphase CFD enables engineers to understand interactions between gases, liquids, and solids that are difficult to observe through physical testing alone. These simulations help optimize industrial processes, improve reliability, reduce operational risk, and support more informed engineering decisions.

Applications

Gas–Liquid Flow Systems

Evaluate the interaction between gases and liquids to predict flow regimes, pressure distribution, phase separation, and system performance under various operating conditions.

Common Applications

  • Oil & gas pipelines
  • Bubble columns
  • Separators
  • Chemical reactors
  • Two-phase pipelines
  • Process equipment

Hydroelastic Systems

Analyze the movement of suspended particles and slurries to improve transport efficiency, reduce wear, and optimize industrial material handling systems.

Common Applications

  • Mining slurry transport
  • Sediment transport
  • Powder conveying
  • Abrasive flow analysis
  • Particle deposition
  • Material processing

Mixing & Chemical Processing

Simulate mixing behavior and phase interaction within reactors and process equipment to improve product quality, reaction efficiency, and operational consistency.

Common Applications

  • Chemical reactors
  • Industrial mixers
  • Fermentation systems
  • Process vessels
  • Static mixers
  • Batch processing

Pipeline & Process Flow

Evaluate multiphase flow behavior within pipelines and process systems to predict pressure losses, slugging, flow stability, and operational efficiency.

Common Applications

  • Oil transportation
  • Gas gathering systems
  • Multiphase pipelines
  • Flow assurance
  • Pipeline optimization
  • Process engineering

Free Surface & Wave Flow

Analyze fluid interfaces, wave formation, splashing, and free surface behavior to improve hydraulic and marine system performance.

Common Applications

  • Tanks
  • Spillways
  • Marine structures
  • Reservoirs
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Water treatment

Failure Investigation

Use multiphase CFD simulations to investigate flow instabilities, erosion, deposition, cavitation, and process failures caused by complex phase interactions.

Common Applications

  • Pipeline failures
  • Cavitation analysis
  • Erosion investigations
  • Separator failures
  • Flow instability
  • Root cause analysis

Need our Support?

Whether you need simulation, root cause analysis, technical reporting, or expert support, our team can help you move from uncertainty to defensible engineering conclusions.

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