ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES

Advanced Engineering Capability for Complex Physical Systems

TEBVORN combines computational modelling, engineering analysis, design and validation to help organisations understand complex physical behaviour, improve technical performance and make confident engineering decisions.

Our capability is strongest where fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, thermal behaviour, mechanical design and system-level interactions directly influence performance, reliability and technical risk.

MULTIPHYSICS / ENGINEERING SYSTEM STUDY

01

SYSTEM / CORE

FLOW / THERMAL FIELD

SYS. A-03

X

Y

MULTIPHYSICS / ENGINEERING SYSTEM STUDY

A–03

A–03

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ENGINEERING PRINCIPLE

Simulation is valuable when it improves the engineering decision.

01 / COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING & CFD

Simulation Built Around the Engineering Question

TEBVORN applies computational engineering and CFD to understand complex fluid-flow, thermal and coupled physical behaviour and translate that understanding into practical engineering decisions.

The modelling approach is selected around the physical mechanisms, required outputs, available evidence and level of confidence needed—rather than computational complexity for its own sake.

Engineering Problems We Address

We support engineering challenges involving internal and external flow, pressure loss, flow distribution, thermal behaviour, unsteady phenomena, component interaction and performance-critical geometry.

Internal and external fluid flow

Steady and unsteady aerodynamic behaviour

Pressure loss and flow distribution

Heat transfer and thermal-fluid interaction

Flow separation, recirculation and vortex structures

urbulent and separation-dominated flows

Component and system interaction

Flow-conditioning and uniformity

Design comparison and optimisation

INTERNAL FLOW / COMPUTATIONAL STUDY

C-01

C-01

P / INLET

DIFFUSER / TURNING-VANE PASSAGE

V / OUTLET

P / INLET

DIFFUSER / TURNING-VANE PASSAGE

V / OUTLET

P / INLET

DIFFUSER / TURNING-VANE PASSAGE

V / OUTLET

INTERNAL FLOW / COMPUTATIONAL STUDY

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METHODS & MODELLING

Steady-state CFD

Transient CFD

RANS and URANS

DES and LES where appropriate

Conjugate heat transfer

Porous-media and resistance modelling

Engineering and reduced-order models

Mesh and numerical-method assessment

VERIFICATION & CONFIDENCE

Mesh independence & discretisation sensitivity

Numerical convergence assessment

Boundary-condition sensitivity

Analytical comparison

Experimental correlation

Model calibration where appropriate

Uncertainty and assumption review

ENGINEERING OUTPUTS

Flow-field understanding

Pressure-drop assessment

Performance comparison

Thermal-performance assessment

Design recommendations

Geometry optimisation

Technical evidence for design reviews

Engineering reports and decision support

MODEL FIDELITY

Use the simplest modelling approach capable of resolving the physics and supporting the engineering decision with the required confidence.

Typical Applications

Internal & External Aerodynamic Systems · Ducts & Diffusers · Thermal Management · Flow Conditioning · Turbomachinery · Propulsion Systems · Aftertreatment · Complex Internal Flows

02 / AERODYNAMICS & FLUID DYNAMICS

Understanding the Flow Physics That Control Performance

TEBVORN provides aerodynamic and fluid-dynamic analysis for systems where flow structure, turbulence, separation, unsteadiness and geometry directly influence performance, loading, efficiency and technical risk.

Our approach combines physical interpretation, appropriate computational methods, analytical reasoning and available experimental evidence to identify the mechanisms controlling system behaviour and support better design decisions.

Flow Physics & Performance

We investigate aerodynamic behaviour across internal and external flow systems, from steady performance characteristics to highly unsteady and turbulence-driven phenomena.

Internal and external aerodynamics

Boundary-layer development

Flow separation and reattachment

Vortex formation and interaction

Turbulence and turbulent mixing

Unsteady aerodynamic behaviour

Pressure and velocity-field development

Aerodynamic forces and moments

Flow uniformity and distortion

Geometry-driven performance effects

AERODYNAMIC FLOW / PERFORMANCE STUDY

A-02

A-02

LIFTING SURFACE / REF

SEPARATION / WAKE

U / REF

LIFTING SURFACE / REF

SEPARATION / WAKE

U / REF

LIFTING SURFACE / REF

SEPARATION / WAKE

U / REF

AERODYNAMIC FLOW / PERFORMANCE STUDY

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PHYSICAL PHENOMENA

Boundary layers

Separation and recirculation

Vortex dynamics

Wake development

Turbulent mixing

Unsteady flow structures

Adverse and favourable pressure-gradient effects

Flow distortion

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Aerodynamic loads

Pressure distributions

Flow uniformity

Loss generation

Efficiency impact

Transient response

Performance comparison

Design sensitivity

ENGINEERING OUTCOMES

Identification of dominant flow mechanisms

Aerodynamic performance assessment

Design trade-off evaluation

Geometry optimisation

Flow-control recommendations

Operating-envelope assessment

Technical evidence for design reviews

Engineering decision support

FLOW PHYSICS

Reliable aerodynamic design begins with understanding which physical mechanisms dominate performance—and how those mechanisms change with geometry and operating condition.

Typical Applications

Aerospace Systems · Vehicle Aerodynamics · Turbomachinery · Ducts & Diffusers · Flow Conditioning · Propulsion Integration · Unsteady Flow Systems · Research & Technology

03 / THERMAL & FLUID SYSTEMS

Controlling Flow, Pressure Loss and Thermal Performance

TEBVORN provides thermal-fluid engineering analysis for systems where flow distribution, pressure loss, heat transfer and thermal behaviour directly influence component and system performance.

Our approach combines physical understanding, computational analysis, engineering calculations and available test evidence to identify the mechanisms controlling system behaviour and support practical design improvement.

System Performance & Flow Behaviour

We support the analysis and optimisation of complex flow and thermal systems where geometry, resistance, heat transfer and component interaction determine overall performance.

Pressure loss and system resistance

Flow distribution and uniformity

Thermal management

Convective heat transfer

Conjugate heat transfer

Duct and diffuser performance

Turning vanes and flow-conditioning systems

Porous-media and resistance behaviour

Aftertreatment and monolith flow

Component and system interaction

FLOW-SYSTEM ASSESSMENT

Pressure-drop prediction

Flow-distribution assessment

Velocity and mass-flow uniformity

Recirculation and separation

Diffuser and transition performance

Flow-conditioning effectiveness

Resistance, pressure-loss and dissipation mechanism

System pressure balance

THERMAL ASSESSMENT

Convective heat transfer

Thermal gradients

Heat-transfer coefficients

Conjugate heat transfer

Component thermal loading

Cooling effectiveness

Thermal-performance comparison

Temperature uniformity

ENGINEERING OUTCOMES

Pressure-loss reduction

Improved flow uniformity

Thermal performance improvement

Geometry optimisation

Flow-conditioning and distribution recommendations

Component-integration assessment

Technical evidence for design reviews

Engineering decision support

THERMAL-FLUID / SYSTEM PERFORMANCE STUDY

ILLUSTRATIVE / NOT CLIENT DATA

SYSTEM LINE / FLOW DISTRIBUTION

PRESSURE LOSS / UNIFORMITY / THERMAL WINDOW

INLET

DIFFUSER

VANE ARRAY

MONOLITH

OUTLET

RESISTANCE / ΔP

MASS-FLOW BALANCE

THERMAL WINDOW

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION / ILLUSTRATIVE

INLET / DIFFUSER

VANE ARRAY / MONOLITH

OUTLET / UNIFORMITY

PRESSURE LOSS / RESISTANCE CHAIN

FLOW UNIFORMITY / MASS-FLOW BALANCE

THERMAL WINDOW / COOLING EFFECTIVENESS

THERMAL-FLUID / SYSTEM PERFORMANCE STUDY

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SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Optimising an individual component is only valuable when the effect on overall system pressure loss, flow distribution and thermal performance is understood.

Typical Applications

Ducting Systems · Diffusers · Flow Conditioning · Thermal Management · Aftertreatment · Cooling Systems · Propulsion Flowpaths · Industrial Flow Systems · Energy Systems

04 / TURBOMACHINERY & PROPULSION

Resolving Unsteady Flow and Performance in Propulsion Systems

TEBVORN provides specialist engineering analysis for turbomachinery and propulsion systems operating under steady, transient and pulsating-flow conditions.

Our work focuses on understanding how unsteady flow, pressure ratio, component interaction, thermal behaviour and operating conditions influence performance, efficiency and system response.

Performance, Interaction & Unsteady Behaviour

We analyse turbomachinery and propulsion-flow systems where rotating components, transient boundary conditions and system interactions create complex performance behaviour.

Turbine and turbocharger aerodynamics

Twin-entry and multi-entry turbine systems

Pulsating and transient flow

Pressure-ratio, flow-capacity and efficiency behaviour

Turbine performance mapping

Scroll, volute and inlet-flow distribution

Rotor and stator flow interaction

Thermal-fluid interaction

Component matching and system integration

Propulsion-flow system performance

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Mass-flow capacity

Pressure ratio

Efficiency behaviour

Performance-map interpretation

Operating-point assessment

Transient response

Entry-flow balance

Performance comparison

UNSTEADY & SYSTEM EFFECTS

Pulsating inlet conditions

Phase-dependent flow behaviour

Entry interaction

Flow distortion

Wave and pressure propagation

Thermal transients

Component interaction

System-level effects

ENGINEERING OUTCOMES

Performance understanding

Design comparison

Entry, scroll and flow-distribution assessment

Performance-map support

Integration recommendations

Operating-envelope assessment

Technical evidence for design reviews

Engineering decision support

TURBOMACHINERY / PERFORMANCE STUDY

ILLUSTRATIVE / NOT CLIENT DATA

TWIN-ENTRY / VOLUTE / ROTOR STAGE

ENTRY A

ENTRY B

EXIT STAGE

VOLUTE / ROTOR

PERFORMANCE MAP / ILLUSTRATIVE

PRESSURE RATIO

FLOW CAPACITY

OPERATING WINDOW

TWIN-ENTRY PERFORMANCE / ILLUSTRATIVE

ENTRY A / PULSATING FLOW

ENTRY B / PULSATING FLOW

VOLUTE / ROTOR STAGE

PRESSURE RATIO / OPERATING WINDOW

FLOW CAPACITY / TRANSIENT RESPONSE

TURBOMACHINERY / PERFORMANCE STUDY

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UNSTEADY PERFORMANCE

Turbomachinery performance under realistic operating conditions cannot always be understood from steady-state behaviour alone; transient flow and component interaction can materially change system response.

Typical Applications

Turbochargers · Turbines · Twin-Entry Systems · Pulsating Flow · Propulsion Systems · Exhaust Energy Recovery · Performance-map development and interpretation · Aero-Thermal Assessment · System Integration

05 / MECHANICAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

Turning Engineering Insight Into Practical Design

TEBVORN supports the development of mechanical components and integrated systems from concept definition through detailed geometry, engineering analysis, design refinement and technical documentation.

Our approach combines physical understanding, CAD development, engineering analysis and practical design considerations to create solutions that are technically robust, manufacturable and compatible with wider system requirements.

Design Development & Engineering Integration

We support mechanical design activities where geometry, loads, manufacturability, interfaces and physical performance must be considered together.

Concept and preliminary design

3D CAD geometry development

Component and assembly design

Design refinement and optimisation

Engineering drawings

Interface and packaging assessment

Tolerance and assembly considerations

Design-for-manufacture considerations

Structural and mechanical assessment

Design-review support

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Concept generation

CAD modelling

Component geometry

Assembly development

Interface definition

Packaging assessment

Design iteration

Technical documentation

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

Load-path assessment

Structural behaviour

Stress and deformation assessment

FEA where appropriate

Thermal-mechanical considerations

Engineering calculations

Sensitivity assessment

Design margin assessment

Design Review & Assurance Support

Requirements traceability

Manufacturability review

Tolerance considerations

Interface compatibility

Design-risk identification

Drawing review

Technical design review

Engineering decision support

MECHANICAL DESIGN / ENGINEERING STUDY

ILLUSTRATIVE / NOT CLIENT DATA

SECTION VIEW / ASSEMBLY GEOMETRY

128.0 NOM

DATUM A

IF-01 / INTERFACE

LOAD PATH

ASSEMBLY / INTERFACES

IF-01 / INTERFACE

D-02 / DATUM CONTROL

TOL / ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE

LP-03 / LOAD PATH

ASSEMBLY REVIEW / DESIGN CHECK

Geometry · interfaces · manufacturability

SECTION VIEW / ENGINEERING CHECK

SECTION A—A / 128.0 NOM

IF-01 / INTERFACE

LOAD PATH / DATUM A

ASSEMBLY / MANUFACTURABILITY / REVIEW

Geometry · interfaces · tolerance

MECHANICAL DESIGN / ENGINEERING STUDY

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DESIGN INTEGRATION

A technically strong design must satisfy performance requirements while remaining manufacturable, compatible with surrounding systems and practical to assemble and verify.

Typical Applications

Flow-System Components · Ducting & Housings · Mechanical Assemblies · Pressure & Fluid-System Components · Test Hardware · Turbomachinery Interfaces · Prototype Development · Engineering R&D

06 / VERIFICATION, VALIDATION & TECHNICAL ASSURANCE

Building Confidence in Engineering Evidence

TEBVORN supports the verification and validation of analytical, computational and experimental engineering evidence so that technical decisions are based on results whose limitations, sensitivity and level of confidence are understood.

Our approach considers numerical behaviour, modelling assumptions, boundary conditions, experimental correlation and engineering uncertainty to determine whether the available evidence is appropriate for the decision being made.

Verification, Validation & Evidence

We support engineering programmes where simulation, analytical models and test data must be assessed together to establish confidence in predicted system behaviour.

Numerical verification

Mesh independence and discretisation sensitivity

Convergence assessment

Boundary-condition sensitivity

Model-form and assumption review

Analytical comparison

Experimental correlation

Model calibration where appropriate

Uncertainty assessment

Test-data interpretation

Technical review and engineering assurance support

NUMERICAL VERIFICATION

Mesh independence

Discretisation sensitivity

Convergence behaviour

Time-step sensitivity

Solver and numerical-method assessment

Conservation checks

Boundary-condition sensitivity

Numerical repeatability and consistency

VALIDATION & CORRELATION

Experimental comparison

Analytical-model comparison

Trend and response comparison

Model calibration where justified

Test-data interpretation

Operating-condition reconciliation

Measurement uncertainty consideration

Discrepancy investigation

TECHNICAL ASSURANCE

Assumption review

Evidence traceability

Sensitivity assessment

Limitation identification

Technical risk identification

Independent technical review

Design-review support

Engineering decision support

VERIFICATION / VALIDATION STUDY

ILLUSTRATIVE / NOT CLIENT DATA

SIMULATION

RESIDUAL / CONVERGENCE

ANALYTICAL MODEL

REFERENCE / RESPONSE

TEST / MEASUREMENT

CORRELATION / UNCERTAINTY

EVIDENCE COMPARISON / ILLUSTRATIVE

SIMULATION / RESIDUAL TREND

ANALYTICAL MODEL / REFERENCE

TEST / MEASUREMENT / CORRELATION

ENGINEERING DECISION

Evidence context / limitations understood

ENGINEERING DECISION

Evidence alignment, uncertainty context and model limitations are assessed together.

SIMULATION / ANALYTICAL MODEL / TEST & MEASUREMENT

VERIFICATION / VALIDATION STUDY

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ENGINEERING CONFIDENCE

A model is useful only when its assumptions, numerical behaviour, limitations and relationship to physical evidence are understood well enough for the decision it is intended to support.

Typical Applications

CFD Verification · Experimental Correlation · Model Validation · Design Reviews · Test Planning & Interpretation Support · Sensitivity Studies · Technical Investigations · Independent Engineering Review · R&D Programmes

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING

Engineering the System, Not Just the Component

Complex engineering performance is often determined by interactions between components, disciplines and operating conditions rather than by any single component in isolation.

TEBVORN combines computational analysis, fluid dynamics, thermal behaviour, mechanical design, turbomachinery expertise and verification to assess these interactions and support system-level engineering decisions.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE / CAPABILITY INTEGRATION

INTERFACE / DECISION

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SYSTEM-LEVEL QUESTIONS WE HELP ADDRESS

How does one component affect downstream system performance?

Where are the dominant pressure-loss, thermal or aerodynamic interactions?

Which interfaces create performance or integration risk?

How do geometry changes influence multiple disciplines simultaneously?

What level of modelling fidelity is justified at each stage?

What evidence is required before a design decision can be made confidently?

Which trade-offs provide the greatest overall system benefit?

Typical Integration Areas

Aerodynamics ↔ Thermal Management · Flow Distribution ↔ Pressure Loss · Turbomachinery ↔ Propulsion Systems · Mechanical Geometry ↔ System Performance · Simulation ↔ Experimental Evidence · Component Performance ↔ System Performance

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Optimising individual components independently does not guarantee an optimised system. Engineering decisions should account for interfaces, interactions and downstream consequences.

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING

Discuss a Complex Engineering Requirement

TEBVORN can support defined technical studies, multidisciplinary work packages and integrated engineering programmes from problem definition through analysis, design improvement and verification, validation and technical assurance.