CFD Consulting & Simulation Services
Engineering Solutions Through Advanced CFD Consulting and CFD Simulation Services
CFD Vision is a PhD-led consultancy based in Sydney, Australia, providing computational fluid dynamics services to engineering teams worldwide. Our CFD consultants analyse fluid flow, heat transfer, ventilation, aerodynamics and multiphase behaviour, so you can compare design options, diagnose performance problems and reduce risk before building or modifying equipment.
PhD-Led CFD Expertise
Projects are led by Dr Ryan Mozafari, PhD in thermal-fluid science (Macquarie University). About CFD Vision →
Sydney-Based, Working Worldwide
Projects are delivered remotely, with models, results and reports shared online for clients in Australia and overseas. CFD Consulting in Australia →
10+ Years of Applied CFD
Industrial and research CFD across pumps, compressors, heat transfer, water infrastructure and multiphase processes.
What We Do
Specialist CFD Consultants for Real-World Challenges
We provide Computational Fluid Dynamics consulting and CFD simulation services to help businesses and researchers solve fluid flow, heat transfer and multiphase problems. See our CFD analysis services by application, or explore simulation-driven product development and CFD training.
Fluid Flow Analysis
Internal and external flow analysis for complex geometries, rotating equipment and industrial systems.
HVAC & Building Services
Ventilation, indoor air quality, thermal comfort and building-environment CFD applications.
Hydraulic & Water Systems
Flow analysis for pipes, pumps, channels, reservoirs and hydraulic infrastructure.
Heat Transfer & Thermal Analysis
Conjugate heat transfer, thermal management, cooling systems and temperature control.
Multiphase & Process Flow
Cavitation, free-surface flows, particle-laden systems and multiphase process equipment.
Research, Technology & Advanced CFD
Support for R&D, academic research, new technologies and complex CFD applications.
Turbomachinery & Rotating Equipment
Performance analysis for pumps, fans, compressors, turbines and rotating-flow systems.
Aerodynamics & External Flow
External aerodynamics, wind loading, environmental flows, drag and flow separation.
Software, Methods & Standards
CFD Software and Modelling Methods We Use
Every study is built with established solvers and documented methods, so the results can be checked, reproduced and defended in design reviews.
CFD Software
OpenFOAM for open-source and highly customisable workflows, custom in-house codes for specialised physics, automation and post-processing, and Ansys Fluent or Simcenter STAR-CCM+ using the client’s own licence.
Physics & Models
RANS turbulence models (k-ω SST, k-ε, etc), LES and hybrid RANS-LES where unsteady flow matters, conjugate heat transfer, VOF and Eulerian multiphase, cavitation, and MRF or sliding-mesh methods for rotating machinery.
Quality, Standards & Deliverables
Mesh-independence and convergence checks, validation against test or published data where available, and verification practice aligned with ASME V&V 20. Building work references standards such as AS 1668.2. You receive a clear technical report and a results review.
Featured Projects
Real Engineering Problems. Real CFD Solutions.
A selection of projects delivered by our CFD consultants, showing how simulation is used to solve practical engineering challenges.
Wind Flow Around Buildings
Wind flow analysis of a tower complex, identifying corner acceleration and channelling between buildings.
Process Mixing Tank
Multiphase CFD of free-surface vortex formation and bulk mixing in an unbaffled tank.
Centrifugal Compressor
Performance analysis and optimisation of a back-swept compressor impeller.
Water Reservoir Circulation
Flow analysis of wind-driven water circulation and reservoir hydrodynamics.
EGR Cooler Thermal Management
Thermal-fluid CFD of exhaust gas cooling and heat exchanger performance.
Thermal Energy Storage Facility
CFD-driven design of a high-temperature thermal energy storage test facility.
Sports Car Aerodynamics
External aerodynamics of a sports car, covering pressure distribution, separation and wake.
Pump Cavitation Analysis
Multiphase CFD analysis of cavitation behaviour and hydraulic performance.
Client Feedback
What Engineering Teams Say About Our CFD Consulting
“Ryan’s CFD work gave us a clear picture of the flow and thermal behaviour in our gas turbine components that testing alone could not provide. He was honest about the limits of each model, and his recommendations fed directly into our design review.”
Sam
Former Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbotech (gas turbine manufacturer)
“CFD Vision modelled airflow in a building ventilation design and showed us exactly where fresh air was short-circuiting. The results were presented to us so that both our design team and the client could act on them. That gave us confidence in the revised layout.”
Davood
Head of HVAC & Ventilation Design, Ventrix Engineering
“We worked with CFD Vision on the design and simulation of a new heat exchanger. Ryan compared several geometry options for heat transfer and pressure drop, which helped us settle the design before building prototypes. The report was also easy to use.”
Ali
Head of Product Design, ThermoNova Engineering
“Ryan helped us simulate mixing in our pharma process tank. He found the poorly mixed zones and explained the vortex behavior for different impeller shapes and speeds. Happy to have worked with him and appreciate his professional work.”
Ben
Engineering Manager, Arvanta (pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Why Work With CFD Vision
Engineering Insight. Real-World Impact.
Our CFD consultants combine deep technical expertise with a practical, engineering-led approach to deliver CFD solutions that make a difference.
Engineering-Focused Analysis
Insight driven by physics and real engineering experience.
Wide Industry Experience
Experience across energy, water, HVAC, process, aerospace and more.
Practical Decision Support
Clear engineering insight to support confident design decisions.
Tailored CFD Consulting
Each project is customised to the requirements, constraints and objectives.
How We Build Confidence
CFD Results You Can Use for Engineering Decisions
Useful CFD analysis requires more than producing colourful plots. Each simulation is developed around the engineering question, relevant physics and the decisions the results need to support.
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Physics-Based Model Selection
Appropriate models are selected according to the problem, not a one-size-fits-all approach, with PhD-led engineering expertise supporting the project.
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Mesh & Numerical Assessment
Mesh quality, near-wall treatment, convergence behaviour and numerical settings are evaluated.
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Verification & Engineering Checks
Results are checked using mesh sensitivity, analytical solutions, experimental data or published correlations where available.
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Engineering Interpretation
Results are translated into useful conclusions to support design improvement and decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About CFD Consulting
Quick answers about CFD consulting, simulation and engineering analysis. For technical topics, read our CFD articles.
What is CFD consulting?
CFD consulting applies Computational Fluid Dynamics to engineering problems, helping organisations understand fluid flow and heat transfer before making design decisions. CFD consultants set up and validate the simulations, then turn the results into clear recommendations.
What engineering problems can CFD simulation solve?
CFD simulation can investigate flow distribution, pressure loss, thermal management, ventilation, aerodynamics, rotating equipment, multiphase flow and many other engineering challenges.
When should a company use CFD analysis services?
CFD analysis services are useful when design alternatives need comparison, physical testing is difficult or expensive, a performance problem needs diagnosis, or simulation can reduce development risk before prototyping.
How much does a CFD consulting project cost?
Each project is quoted individually after a short scoping review. As a guide, a focused single-case CFD study starts from about AUD 3,000, and multi-case design or optimisation studies typically start from AUD 8,000. The cost depends on geometry complexity, the physics involved (turbulence, heat transfer, multiphase or rotating flow), the number of design cases, and the level of validation and reporting required.
What do you need to start a CFD study?
Usually CAD geometry, operating and boundary conditions, fluid and material properties, and the engineering question the study must answer. You do not need a complete specification; missing inputs can be defined together during scoping.
Is my project data kept confidential?
Yes. Client geometry, data and results are used only for your project and are not published without permission. A non-disclosure agreement can be signed before files are shared.
How long does a CFD study take?
Focused steady-state studies usually take one to three weeks once the inputs are agreed. Multi-case, transient or multiphase studies typically take three to eight weeks, and a timeline is confirmed in the quote.
Can you review CFD results from another team?
Yes. We provide independent reviews of existing CFD models and results, checking mesh quality, boundary conditions, model choice and convergence, as described in our guide to CFD validation.
Do you work with clients outside Australia?
Yes. Projects are delivered remotely to clients worldwide, with files exchanged securely and results presented in online review meetings. Teams in Australia can also see our CFD consulting in Australia page.
Let’s Solve Your Engineering Challenge
Discuss your project with our CFD consultants and see how advanced thermal-fluid simulation services can support better designs, lower risk and stronger engineering decisions.