Maximizing Efficiency with Flo Therm Systems

Imagine a world where temperature control in electronics is no longer a challenge, and companies can efficiently manage and optimize their products’ performance. Welcome to the world of Flo Therm Systems! In this journey, you’ll be introduced to innovative temperature control solutions that have been transforming industries, from electronics to mechanical and plumbing applications. Hold on tight as we unveil the capabilities of Flo Therm Systems and explore how they can significantly improve company performance.

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Key Takeaways

  • Flo Therm Systems offers pre-engineered, packaged solutions for temperature control with UL approval status.

  • Simcenter Flotherm software provides powerful 3D capabilities and customizable part libraries to facilitate faster design optimization.

  • Flo Therm Systems provide numerous advantages such as improved heat dissipation, cost savings and enhanced performance through increased employee retention and productivity.

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Lukas Johansson, M.Sc.

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Understanding Flo Therm Systems

Flo Therm Systems are pre-engineered, packaged products designed to tackle the financial, dimensional, and timeline constraints faced by businesses in various industries. These manufactured systems are meticulously crafted to address the challenges of dimensional limitations, offering solutions that meet UL approval status. This certifies the exceptional quality of the materials being manufactured and used and their compliance with the necessary codes.

The key features of Flo Therm Systems include:

  • GUI update program

  • Double precision technology

  • Simulation of spinning parts in electronic enclosures

  • Temperature-dependent power simulation

These features offer customers a wide range of services for temperature control. Flo Therm Systems maintains the quality and consistency of their products by delivering exceptional systems, employing highly skilled teams, and providing superior customer service. This approach assures customer satisfaction.

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Packaged Systems

Packaged systems in Flo Therm Systems are integrated temperature control systems that come pre-designed and pre-assembled for easy installation and operation. These packaged systems usually consist of:

  • Chillers

  • Pumps

  • Heat exchangers

  • Control panels

All housed within a single package. Optional components can be added to complete packaged systems to further customize the system for specific industrial applications. The functioning of a packaged system merges heating and cooling components into one unit, usually set up outdoors. It comprises a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and air handler. The system works by circulating refrigerant between the indoor and outdoor units, transferring heat and cooling the air. This is an efficient and convenient solution for temperature control in residential and commercial buildings.

Packaged systems from Flo Therm Systems provide multiple benefits like effective cooling, time efficiency, product optimization, streamlined workflow, and economic advantages for electronics cooling applications. The company provides a range of packaged systems, including power supplies, dc-dc converters, motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies, and inverters. These systems are designed to ensure effective thermal management in power electronic circuits.

Complete Packaged Systems

A complete packaged Flo Therm system includes:

  • Pumps

  • Valves

  • Heat exchangers

  • Control panels

  • Piping

This comprehensive solution offered by FlowTherm is designed for mechanical, plumbing, and heat transfer applications, providing all the necessary components and equipment for effective temperature regulation heat transfer applications.

Complete packaged Flo Therm systems offer an all-encompassing, integrated solution for temperature regulation, designed to maintain the desired temperature in a controlled environment efficiently. These systems are built to ensure seamless integration and ease of installation while being engineered for energy efficiency, thereby minimizing energy consumption and reducing operating costs.

Simcenter Flotherm supports the functioning of complete packaged Flo Therm systems by offering accurate thermal analysis and simulation. This allows engineers to:

  • Build virtual models of electronic components and systems, including PCBs, IC packages, and enclosures

  • Optimize the thermal design

  • Ensure effective temperature regulation in the complete packaged systems.

The Role of Simcenter Flotherm Software

Simcenter Flotherm software is equipped with powerful 3D simulation capabilities for the thermal design of electronic components and systems. This software enables users to:

  • Generate virtual models of electronic devices

  • Anticipate airflow, temperature, and heat transfer

  • Import and manipulate mechanical CAD data through integration with CAD software

  • Edit CAE geometry, mesh, and prepare FE analysis models

  • Benefit from continuous updates and new features to enhance functionality and performance.

For electronics cooling design, Simcenter Flotherm software offers the following advantages:

  • Accurate prediction of component junction temperatures and maintaining them within safe operating limits

  • Efficient computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) workflows for thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis, shortening design cycles and ensuring robust simulations

  • Utilization of SmartParts and a customizable part library to increase its effectiveness in simulating the thermal behaviour of unique electronic systems with high accuracy

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SmartParts and Customizable Part Library

SmartParts in Simcenter Flotherm offer the following benefits:

  • Combine geometry definition, material attributes, and grid settings to enable easy model creation and re-use across different projects

  • Streamline the process of designing and analyzing thermal systems

  • Provide pre-defined components with predefined properties

  • Reduce the time and effort required for modelling

The Customizable Part Library in Simcenter Flotherm offers the following benefits for creating digital twins:

  • Provides a comprehensive range of pre-built components and models

  • Allows convenient customization and incorporation into the simulation

  • Facilitates faster and more precise modelling of the physical system

  • Reduces the time and effort needed to create a digital twin

  • Ensures consistency and standardization in the modelling process

  • Enhances the overall effectiveness and dependability of digital twin creation in Simcenter Flotherm.

The Customizable Part Library of Simcenter Flotherm provides a range of components, such as:

  • IC packages

  • Fans

  • Heatsinks

  • TEC (Thermoelectric Cooler) devices

SmartParts and the Customizable Part Library in Simcenter Flotherm are integrated to enable users to import and effectively convert geometry from MCAD systems into SmartParts. The Customizable Part Library offers a range of optional pre-defined parts that can be tailored and used in simulations, while SmartParts are intelligent components that can be conveniently modified and reused in various designs.

Examples of digital twins created using SmartParts and the Customizable Part Library in Simcenter Flotherm include:

  • Integration of simulation data and physical test data to form a digital twin

  • Risk-free exploration of design options in a product development setting

  • Creation of a Digital Twin of the Product during the definition and design stages of a prospective product.

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Simcenter Flotherm Instamesh

Simcenter Flotherm Instamesh is a feature of Simcenter Flotherm software that improves the effectiveness of electronics cooling analysis. The Instamesh offers advantages including:

  • The ability to create, manipulate, run, and post-process external models through FloXML

  • A significant improvement in speed for voxelization

  • A structured Cartesian method for grid creation

Simcenter Flotherm Instamesh stands out from other grid systems due to its capacity to import, heal, and simplify mechanical CAD data from various software platforms such as NX, Solid Edge, Creo Parametric, SOLIDWORKS, and CATIA V5. This feature facilitates smooth integration and efficient thermal simulation of intricate designs.

Simcenter Flotherm Instamesh facilitates the development of a thermal digital twin by offering a systematic and intelligent exploration of the design space. It enables users to derive maximum value from the models and uncover novel designs. In addition, Simcenter Flotherm Instamesh enables the grid creation for digital twins with thousands of parts by constructing a thermal digital twin of an electronics product that is capable of simulating temperature and airflow.

Improving Company Performance with Flo Therm Systems

Using Flo Therm Systems can provide a company with numerous direct advantages, including improved heat dissipation, reduced time to market, and faster simulations. Enhanced temperature control is crucial for improving company performance as it increases employee retention and productivity, optimizes manufacturing processes and cycle times, improves workplace productivity and staff wellbeing, and provides a comfortable indoor temperature for better work performance and health of office workers. Moreover, Flo Therm Systems can lead to cost savings for businesses by decreasing the need for redesigns and physical prototypes, hastening the process of getting products to market, boosting reliability, and cutting down on warranty costs.

Mentor, a branch of Siemens, exemplifies a company that has experienced performance enhancement after employing Flo Therm Systems. They have upgraded their FloTHERM XT software to bolster their thermal management simulation capabilities. This showcases the potential for Flo Therm Systems to improve company performance across various industries.

Enhanced Electronics Cooling

Enhanced electronics cooling offers several advantages for product reliability, including:

  • Reduced operating temperatures

  • Improved heat dissipation

  • Increased component longevity

  • Enhanced useful life of controls

All of these factors help maintain stable operating conditions for electronic circuits. Enhanced cooling also helps maintain optimal operating temperatures, prevents overheating, and ensures that the electronics function at their highest performance, thereby improving product efficiency.

Simcenter Flotherm software equips engineers with advanced thermal analysis and simulation capabilities, enabling them to:

  • Efficiently model and analyze the thermal behavior of electronic components and systems

  • Optimize the design for improved cooling efficiency

  • Identify hotspots

  • Optimize heat sink designs

  • Evaluate different cooling strategies to ensure optimal thermal performance and reliability of electronic devices.

Minimizing electronic heating is vital for product lifespan as elevated temperatures can shorten the lifespan of electronic components. Overheating products can cause thermal ageing, eddy current loss, and thermal cycling, all of which can result in failure and decreased reliability of the product.

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Supporting Company Growth

Flo Therm Systems fosters company growth and innovation by supplying comprehensive thermal simulation software, like FloTHERM. This software enables companies to optimize system reliability by taking into account user feedback and requests for software enhancements. This consistent investment in Flo Therm Systems allows companies to verify and prototype their designs with greater efficiency, speed, and precision, thus promoting innovation and growth.

Implementing Flo Therm systems can:

  • Boost operational efficiency by resolving high-value bottlenecks via system redesign

  • Promote heat release and reduce energy consumption

  • Offer comprehensive coverage of the entire supply chain

  • Optimize the cooling of electronic components

  • Improve system performance

Volupe: Partnering for Success

As a success partner, Volupe is dedicated to advancing transportation innovation for public benefit. Volupe offers a comprehensive range of enhancements and application-specific software to support Flo Therm Systems users. The Volupe customer success program has positively impacted other businesses by enabling them to:

  • Oversee, manage, and optimize their customer journeys

  • Boost revenue

  • Enhance customer retention

  • Increase team productivity

Furthermore, the program has enabled businesses to anticipate and meet customer needs and reduce churn rates.

Volupe seamlessly integrates with Simcenter Flotherm software to provide precise and rapid thermal analysis for electronics products. Simcenter Flotherm generates a thermal digital twin of the product, simulating temperature and airflow. This integration enables thermal engineers to conduct simulations and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Volupe Customer Success Program

The Volupe Customer Success Program offers extensive support to Flo Therm Systems users. This includes dedicated customer success managers, training and onboarding sessions, as well as ongoing support and troubleshooting. Customers have experienced several advantages from the Volupe Customer Success Program, such as improved customer onboarding process, ongoing training and support, a committed account management team, streamlined and automated onboarding process, and improved customer communication and education.

Accessing the Volupe Customer Success Program is as simple as getting in touch with contact the Volupe customer support team, who can provide instructions on how to enroll and take part in the program.

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Access to Additional Resources

Volupe equips Flo Therm system users with the following resources:

  • Resource management on a single machine workstation

  • Support for downloading the latest software and other resources through the Siemens Support Center

  • Online tutorials and webinars for Flo Therm systems, with further details available on their website at https://volupe.com/training/webinars/

  • Additional software and tools that are compatible with Flo Therm systems, such as FloXML and FloSCRIPT technology, which can be utilized for data center infrastructure management.

Volupe offers customer support for Flo Therm users via email and phone. They can be contacted at support@volupe.com or +46 31-763 20 20. By collaborating with Volupe, companies can access a wealth of resources and support they need to optimize the value and performance of their Flo Therm systems.

Real-World Applications of Flo Therm Systems

Flo Therm Systems have practical applications in various industries, including power electronics systems for electric vehicle thermal management and control modeling, as well as thermal analysis of electronics in cooling systems for PC fans and PCBs. These flowtherm systems are designed to offer customized solutions for different industries, tailored to meet the specific needs of mechanical, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.

In the mechanical industry, Flo Therm Systems are used for temperature control and regulation. They are frequently used in HVAC systems, industrial processes, and manufacturing facilities to maintain optimal temperatures for equipment and processes.

In the plumbing industry, Flo Therm Systems are used for temperature control, managing the flow and temperature of water in plumbing systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of plumbing throughout.

Flowtherm systems designed to help maximize efficiency and assure consistent performance across a range of practical applications.

 

Mechanical and Plumbing Industries

In the mechanical industry, using Flo Therm Systems offers several benefits:

  • Ensures system performance

  • Provides expert engineering support

  • Allows for the identification and resolution of thermal issues before hardware construction

  • Decreases bottlenecks

  • Enhances heat transfer throughout the system

In the plumbing industry, Flo Therm Systems are used to:

  • Monitor and control water temperature in plumbing systems

  • Ensure the water is at the ideal temperature for different applications such as hot water supply, heating systems, and industrial processes

  • Enhance energy efficiency by controlling the temperature and decreasing heat loss in the plumbing system.

Real-world examples of Flo Therm Systems being utilized in the mechanical and plumbing industries include thermal dampers for vented gas heaters and simulating joule heating in electronic devices. These practical applications showcase the versatility and effectiveness of Flo Therm Systems in addressing the temperature control needs of various industries.

Customized Solutions for Various Needs

Flo Therm Systems provide a variety of customization options, which include Simcenter Flotherm software, Simcenter Flotherm XT, FloTHERM® XT, and FloTHERM PACK. These options facilitate quick and precise electronics cooling CFD simulation, optimization of thermal management, and various modeling options for electronic components and systems. Flo Therm Systems also provide adjustable temperature range, control options, size and capacity customization, material selection, and integration with existing infrastructure to meet the needs of different industries.

Industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing typically require customization of Flo Therm Systems. Simcenter Flotherm software enables users to access 3D geometry-based thermal model information from Package Creator for customizing Flo Therm Systems. By offering customized solutions, Flo Therm Systems cater to the unique requirements of various industries, ensuring optimal temperature control and improved efficiency.

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Summary

Throughout this journey, we’ve explored the world of Flo Therm Systems, delving into their capabilities and benefits in various industries. From understanding the basics of Flo Therm Systems to examining their role in enhancing company performance, we’ve seen how these innovative temperature control solutions can truly transform businesses. Partnering with companies like Volupe for success further strengthens the value of Flo Therm Systems, providing access to additional resources and support.

As we conclude, it’s clear that Flo Therm Systems are committed to revolutionizing temperature control across industries by providing customizable solutions, innovative software, and real-world applications. By implementing Flo Therm Systems, companies can not only optimize their products’ performance and efficiency, but also pave the way for growth and innovation in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

CALIFORNIA HYDRONICS CORPORATION owns FlowTherm Systems.

Flo Therm Systems provide numerous benefits to a variety of industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical, and plumbing.

Flo Therm Systems help companies improve their performance by improving electronics cooling, shortening time to market, and accelerating simulations.

Flo Therm Systems offer a range of customization options, providing those such as adjustable temperature range, control options, size and capacity customization, material selection, and integration with existing infrastructure.

Flo Therm Systems help businesses grow and innovate by providing advanced thermal simulation software for verifying and prototyping designs faster, with increased accuracy.

Volupes contacts for Simcenter FLOTHERM

Carl WanngĂĄrd, M.Sc.

VOLUPE

Lukas Johansson, M.Sc.

VOLUPE
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