Gas turbine WEM

Whole engine modeling for gas turbine performance

Discover how Simcenter enables you to model a complete gas turbine through a wide range of operational scenarios thanks to the whole engine model (WEM) approach.

Assess the performance of a hydrogen-powered gas turbine

Compare the performance of a hydrogen-powered turbofan with a kerosene-powered one. Purpose To comply with environmental regulations and reduce fuel…

Engineer using a jet engine digital twin

What ancient Greek shipbuilders can teach jet engine manufacturers

Find out what ancient shipbuilding has to do with jet engines, and why digitalization is key for aircraft engine program success

Digital Image Correlation on aircraft

Measuring aerospace structures with digital image correlation

With digital image correlation, everything is measured contactless…Digital cameras provide 3D full-field data with metrological accuracy and allow for detailed characterization of structures under static, transient, or dynamic loading.

10 insights from rocket CFD for a mind-blowing moonshot

This is your guide to a successful moonshot project – with 10 insights that only rocket CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) could deliver!

rotor dynamics jet

Rotor dynamics: when accuracy is a matter of life and death

Read about the fundamentals of rotor dynamics, a critical engineering area where simulation accuracy can really save lives!

rotor dynamics jet

Predicting heat transfer during turbine startup: using CFD to increase accuracy

Flexible turbine operation patterns are increasing the thermal stress on components. How can simulation help?

DFAN testing: Resist the direct acoustic field for a ticket to space

Read about Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) testing of space hardware. Learn where we came from and where we are today with the technology.

Containing aircraft engine failure

Accounting for the unbalanced load by the use of rotor dynamics software ensured the engine failure of UA 328 was contained.