CAEXPERTS 2025 Retrospective – Part 2
- Alvaro Filho
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
If you haven't yet checked out Part 1 of our retrospective, we recommend starting there to catch up on the content ranked 10th to 6th and get a complete picture of how computational simulation was present throughout 2025.
Continuing the retrospective, this Part 2 brings together the posts that stood out most for their technical impact, depth of analysis, and direct relevance to critical industrial applications. These are articles that show how different simulation methods support safer, more efficient, and physics-based engineering decisions.
Discrete Element Method (DEM) allows for a highly detailed analysis of the behavior of solid particles in boilers, considering collisions, friction, deposition, and wear. In this post, we show how this approach helps to understand complex phenomena that are difficult to measure experimentally, contributing to more robust designs, reduced failures, and increased operational availability.
This case study practically demonstrates the value of simulation applied to real-world engineering problems. Bronswerk Heat Transfer used Simcenter FLOEFD to identify bottlenecks and pressure losses in its equipment, enabling performance improvements with less need for physical prototyping, cost reduction, and increased efficiency.
Heat exchangers are present in numerous industrial processes and play a central role in energy efficiency. In this content, we detail how CFD simulation can be used to optimize geometries, increase thermal efficiency, and reduce pressure drops, supporting design decisions in both new developments and improvements to existing equipment.
The application of the SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) method allows for a more realistic simulation of fluid injection lubrication in gears. This post shows how this approach contributes to the reduction of vibration, noise, and wear, as well as providing a more precise understanding of the loads acting on high-performance mechanical systems.
At the top of the 2025 ranking is a classic and highly critical topic in engineering: the structural analysis of pressure vessels. This post shows how the use of FEA in Simcenter 3D allows for the evaluation of structural integrity, compliance with applicable standards and codes, and increased operational safety. A clear example of how simulation is indispensable for responsible decision-making in high-risk projects.
As this is the first post of the year, the CAEXPERTS team takes this opportunity to wish everyone an excellent New Year. May 2026 be marked by new challenges, successful projects, and increasingly innovative and reliable engineering solutions.
Count on CAEXPERTS throughout 2026. If you are looking to improve your projects, reduce uncertainties, and make more informed engineering decisions throughout the entire development cycle, talk to CAEXPERTS. Our work in computational simulation supports companies and engineers in transforming complex challenges into efficient, safe, and intelligent solutions. We are ready to continue this journey with you in 2026 and beyond.
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