Centrifugal pump simulation. Automated. In the cloud.
Author:
Dr.-Ing. habil. Holger Marschall
Date:
Oct 1, 2025
Leveraging efficiency potential in pump design
The global market for centrifugal pumps is growing rapidly, while the pressure on manufacturers to develop more energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions is increasing. Pump systems today account for over 20% of global electricity consumption, while a significant share of installed pumps does not operate at the optimal duty point. The result: unnecessary energy consumption, increased wear, and avoidable costs.
Nevertheless, many development processes still rely on classic, one-dimensional sizing methods and iterative test-rig trials. This approach is not only time- and cost-intensive, but also carries the risk of leaving potential in design and performance untapped.
New requirements call for new approaches
To meet the rising demands for efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, a rethink in product development is required. Modern simulation-based methods make it possible to analyze and optimize pump designs at an early stage and make informed decisions already during the concept phase.
Our answer: digital development with StrömungsRaum®
With our cloud-based platform, you create the foundation for future-proof pump development. StrömungsRaum® helps you visualize complex flow phenomena, efficiently evaluate design variants, and significantly accelerate development processes – without the detour through costly physical testing.
The user-friendly interface, combined with high-performance computing capacity, enables you to run simulations quickly and flexibly, regardless of location or end device.
The key benefits at a glance
Higher efficiency in operation
Through precise simulation and design, pumps are developed specifically for their optimal duty point. This reduces energy losses, increases service life, and sustainably improves overall performance.
Reduced development time and costs
Digital tests replace a large portion of physical iterations. This not only saves test-rig effort, but also significantly shortens time to market.
Informed decisions from the outset
StrömungsRaum® makes complex flow processes understandable and comparable. This enables you to make reliable, data-driven decisions at an early stage of development.
The IANUS Effect
Increase efficiency - Designing for the optimal operating point reduces energy consumption, wear, and operating costs.
Shorten development cycles - simulation replaces costly test bench iterations and accelerates time to market.
Make better decisions - Early, data-driven analysis of complex flow processes increases confidence in the design process.
"We save a significant amount of laboratory work, which is tedious, time-consuming, and requires a lot of personnel. It is so user-friendly that even non-engineers can operate the StrömungsRaum®."
"The implementation of automation in our simulation processes through the expertise of IANUS has brought significant advantages for both us and our clients."
"With the partner package, we can rapidly execute spur-of-the-moment simulations of coil distributors. We only need to send the tool geometry and the process point; the rest is handled by IANUS itself. This saves us valuable resources."
Jesus Puente
Construction Manager BBM
