Long-term use of SmartDO in fan and turbine blade optimization projects.
SmartDO Multi-Physics Optimization
2004
Application Experience
+14%
Flow Rate Improvement
Lower
Maximum Blade Stress
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Fan and Turbine Blade Design Optimization
Since 2004, SmartDO has been applied to multi-physics optimization projects involving fan, turbofan and turbine blade systems. The accumulated engineering experience supports customized optimization workflows for aerodynamic performance, structural strength and fluid–structure interaction.
SmartDO can connect optimization variables, CAE solver inputs and
engineering constraints to automate iterative blade design studies
across multiple physics domains.
Aerodynamic Performance
Structural Stress
Fluid–Structure Interaction
Design Constraints
Achieved in a customized turbine blade optimization case integrated with ANSYS.
The optimized design reduced peak stress under fluid and mechanical operating loads.
SmartDO–ANSYS Integration Workflow
SmartDO was integrated with ANSYS Workbench to create a customized fluid–structure interaction optimization system for turbine blade development.
01
Parameterize Blade Geometry
Define blade dimensions, profile parameters and operating variables.
02
Run CFD and Structural Analysis
Evaluate flow behaviour, pressure loading, deformation and stress.
03
Apply Optimization Constraints
Control allowable stress, geometry limits and operating requirements.
04
Generate an Improved Design
SmartDO searches for blade configurations with improved flow performance and structural reliability.
Optimization Result
The integrated system evaluated both aerodynamic output and structural response, enabling the design team to improve blade performance without exceeding mechanical limitations.
- Flow rate increased by 14% compared with the original blade design.
- Maximum blade stress was reduced under combined fluid and mechanical loads.
- ANSYS Workbench analyses were automated through SmartDO.
- Multiple design variables and engineering constraints were evaluated systematically.
- The workflow supported fluid–structure interaction optimization.
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