Industry Sectors

Lighting and Electronics

Thermal management is critical to the success of many electronics projects, especially in the field of lighting, but also generally in any power handling scenario.  CFD and FEA can both be used to predict and understand the behavior of electronics and their cooling, and this understanding can be used to improve heat dissipation and component efficiency.

Pumps and Valves

CFD can be used to predict what sort of flow performance a pump can achieve, and because the flow can be visualized in a manner not really possible in any other way the performance of a pump can be optimised.  SSA use STAR CCM+ from CD Adapco for high level studies such as this.  Projects have also been undertaken at SSA into understanding and optimising the flow inside valves. 

The response of value and pump casings to internal pressures has ceased to be an assessment based on linear analysis and interpretation. High pressures mean that elasto-plastic analysis is a must to ensure that casings pass the requirements of codes like ASME, whilst still being manufacturable.

Automotive and Motorsport

SSA has a track record in both Motorsport and more mainstream automotive simulation.  Drivetrain, suspension and chassis components have all been the subject of SSA simulation projects.  Our composites expertise is especially relevant in this field.