Volute design

by CFturbo

7 steps to design
a volute
CFturbo Software & Engineering GmbH
Dresden/Munich, Germany
www.cfturbo.com
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Load impeller
Select impeller CFT-file (or define inlet values in Global Setup)
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Add volute
Select New Volute at impeller outlet or under Add Component in the menu
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How to access the single design steps?
Use Volute menu or components toolbar inside the Meridian shape

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Inlet definition
a) Flexible inlet definition
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Inlet definition
b) Global values definition
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Cross sections
Various section types at any circumferential position
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Spiral development areas
Calculation of all cross sections in circumferential direction
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Diffuser
Several diffuser shapes and options
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Cutwater
Simple or Fillet cutwater
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3D CAD model
Surface and solid modeling
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