Compressor Design
Compressor Design Software
Discover modern compressor technology with AxSTREAM®–the comprehensive solution for turbomachinery design, analysis, and optimization. From axial and centrifugal to diagonal compressors, achieve unparalleled efficiency and performance using a platform that perfects every design detail. Leverage our software suite or have our experts lead any compressor and thermal-fluid system project, from conception to commercialization.
AxSTREAM provides users with a full array of solutions for different working fluids across all design stages for single-stage, multi-stage, and multi-module compressor configurations.
> Gas / Steam / Air / Mixtures / Organic Fluids / Refrigerants / Propellants / sCO2
Applications
Axial Compressors
Centrifugal Compressors
Integrally Geared Compressor
Mixed Flow Compressors
Compressor Engineering Capabilities
SoftInWay’s engineering services and the AxSTREAM software suite empower clients throughout the entire range of design, analysis, and optimization of compressors & auxiliary systems, including:
- Designing new compressors from scratch
- Modeling thermal-fluid systems
- Analyzing existing compressor performance at design / off-design conditions
- Redesigning / optimizing / rerating / upgrading existing compressors & components
- Troubleshooting efficiency & reliability issues in existing compressor hardware
- Optimizing thermal management systems for new / existing compressors
- Performing compressor rotordynamics analysis and design bearings
- Reverse-engineering compressors
Compressor Services & Hardware Development
Bring in SoftInWay’s compressor experts to consult, accompany, or carry out any project phase—from research and budgeting through design and manufacturing. Our team’s extensive experience in leading turbomachinery projects translates to effective guidance every step of the way. Discover SoftInWay’s Development & Commercialization Services (link to our consulting page).
- Thermal-Fluid System Modeling
- Complete Turbomachinery Development
- Preliminary Design & Feasibility Studies
- Detailed Design
- Mechanical Design
- Manufacturing Support
- Government R&D
- Software Customization
Compressor Design Process: Software Modules
AxSTREAM’s dedicated software modules enable engineers to progress through design stages efficiently and accurately. The automatic interaction between the modules minimizes human error, saves time, and helps our clients complete projects faster and below budget.
Thermal-Fluid System Simulation
Process Automation & Optimization
Turbomachinery Flowpath:
- Generative Preliminary Design
- 1D-2D Meanline / Streamline Solver
- Design of Experiment (DOE)
- Compressor Profiling & Blade Design
- Performance Maps & Parametric Studies
- 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Rotordynamics & Bearing Design