Pump Design

Pump Design Software & Services

Pump engineering just became more powerful and precise with AxSTREAM® and SoftInWay. Our cutting-edge software suite redefines how axial, centrifugal, and mixed-flow pumps are designed, analyzed, and optimized, tackling key design challenges such as suction performance and cavitation prevention.

With tools to streamline every stage of pump design, AxSTREAM® accelerates project timelines and ensures superior outcomes. Whether you prefer using our software or having our experts manage your pump and thermal-fluid system projects from concept to production, SoftInWay provides the support you need.

Applications

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Axial Pump

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Centrifugal Pump

Turbopumps

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Multi-Stage Pumps

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Pump Engineering Capabilities

SoftInWay’s engineering services and the AxSTREAM software suite empower clients throughout the entire range of design, analysis, and optimization of pumps & auxiliary systems, including:

  • Designing new pumps from scratch
  • Modeling thermal-fluid systems
  • Analyzing existing pump performance at design / off-design conditions
  • Redesigning / optimizing / rerating / upgrading existing pumps & components
  • Troubleshooting efficiency & reliability issues in existing pump hardware
  • Optimizing cooling configurations for new / existing pumps
  • Performing pump rotordynamics analysis and design bearings
  • Reverse-engineering pumps

Pump Consulting & Hardware Development

Bring in SoftInWay’s pump experts to guide your project at any phase—from initial concept and feasibility studies to design, testing, and final optimization. Our consulting services ensure that your pump systems are developed with precision, tackling key challenges such as cavitation, suction issues, and thermal-fluid system modeling. With decades of experience leading complex turbomachinery projects, our team provides tailored solutions that address your unique engineering needs. Discover SoftInWay’s Development & Commercialization Services

  • Thermal-Fluid System Modeling
  • Complete Turbomachinery Development
    • Preliminary Design & Feasibility Studies
    • Detailed Design
    • Mechanical Design
    • Manufacturing Support
  • Government R&D
  • Software Customization
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Pump 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

Our Customers

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