Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In CFD simulations, it is helpful to include the movement of fluid using a pump, but without modeling the intricate details of the pump in order to keep faster simulation times. In this FLOW-3D HYDRO simulation, the fan/impeller/pump model is used to represent a pump that distributes water from the bottom reservoir to the top of the fountain. The fan/impeller/pump model imparts momentum to the fluid in a region defined by a special type of geometry component. The example also highlights the post-processing capabilities of FLOW-3D POST which allows you to use realistic ray tracing in your simulation renderings. Learn more at flow3d.com/hydro
In CFD simulations, it is helpful to include the movement of fluid using a pump, but without modeling the intricate details of the pump in order to keep faster simulation times. In this FLOW-3D HYDRO simulation, the fan/impeller/pump model is used to represent a pump that distributes water from the bottom reservoir to the top of the fountain. The fan/impeller/pump model imparts momentum to the fluid in a region defined by a special type of geometry component. The example also highlights the post-processing capabilities of FLOW-3D POST which allows you to use realistic ray tracing in your simulation renderings. Learn more at flow3d.com/hydro
