ATAG Iterated Their Heat Recovery Design Faster Than Ever Before With Cloud-Based Simulation
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- Europe
Country
- Netherlands
Product
- SimScale
- iCon Heat Exchanger
Tech Stack
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Cloud-Based Simulation
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Innovation Output
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
ATAG has been producing award-winning heating products for over 70 years, focusing on innovative heating solutions and quality. Based in the Netherlands, ATAG has expanded its reach to over 1,000,000 households worldwide, providing sustainable heating products. The company is known for its craftsmanship and down-to-earth approach, specializing in high-end boilers. At the core of their products is the iCon heat exchanger, which offers unrivaled performance and efficiency. ATAG's commitment to quality and innovation has made them a leader in the heating industry, continuously seeking to improve their products and processes.
The Challenge
ATAG specializes in designing high-end boilers, with a focus on their revolutionary iCon heat exchanger. During a cost-saving project for their I-series boiler system, ATAG noticed a shift in acoustic performance after extensive testing. The changes had shifted the resonance frequency of the exhaust to match the natural frequency of the boiler, causing more vibration and noise. To improve acoustic performance without project delay, the problem needed to be resolved quickly. The traditional prototyping workflow was too slow for this time-sensitive issue, risking the cancellation of the cost-saving project.
The Solution
ATAG turned to cloud-based simulation using SimScale to address the acoustic performance issue. They performed both finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The FEA focused on the natural frequency of the exhaust piping, while the CFD identified areas of high turbulence and vortex shedding. By leveraging the cloud, ATAG ran over ten simulations in parallel, allowing for a mesh independence convergence study and building confidence in their results. This approach enabled a faster iterative design process, shifting the eigenfrequencies of the exhaust piping away from the critical zone and optimizing for both noise reduction and pressure drop.
Operational Impact
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