Heat Transfer
Thermal loads act directly on materials, components and flow systems. Using CFD-based heat transfer analyses, we calculate temperature fields, heat fluxes and hotspots under realistic operating conditions. This makes it possible to identify critical areas and improve them in a targeted manner.
Heat transfer analysis for components and plants
Efficient cooling, reliable heating
Heat transfer affects the function, efficiency and reliability of numerous components—from electrical components to industrial plants. Unfavourable temperature distributions can reduce performance, damage components or cause entire systems to fail. Conventional calculation approaches are often insufficient for complex geometries or flow-coupled heat fluxes.
With CFD-based heat transfer analyses, we calculate steady-state and transient temperature fields, model natural and forced convection, and account for heat conduction. This allows us to identify hotspots, inefficient systems and thermally critical areas at an early stage of development.
Typical applications range from electronics cooling, heat exchangers and machine components to large industrial plants or room airflows.
Our service offering
Heat transfer
We create CFD-based heat transfer analyses for parts, components and plants—precise, traceable and directly usable for design, design optimisation and operation.
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CFD simulations enable realistic modeling of the thermal and cooling behavior of your flows.
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We analyze flows in your systems – precise, transparent, and with clear insights into dead zones and flow patterns.
Flow Optimization
Increased efficiency and improved performance of your systems through targeted flow optimization based on our experts' recommendations.
A heat transfer analysis is worthwhile if…
Your challenges – our solutions
You want to identify and avoid critical temperature zones in components, machines or plants at an early stage.
You need to develop, improve or verify cooling or heating concepts.
You want to thermally optimise performance-critical components—e.g. electronics, battery systems, tools, engines or heat exchangers.
You want to realistically model flow-coupled processes such as natural or forced convection.
You want to compare material alternatives, geometry variants or operating conditions without producing physical prototypes.
You need a sound basis for decision-making for design, safety or service life assessment.
Benefits of heat transfer analysis
Measurable benefits. Verifiable quality.
A heat transfer analysis provides robust data on temperature distributions, heat fluxes and critical component areas—the basis for safe and economical systems.
Early identification of thermal risks
Hotspots, uneven heating and overloaded components become visible and can be resolved through design measures.
Improved efficiency & service life
Optimised heat conduction, improved cooling concepts and suitable materials increase reliability and extend service life.
Realistic modelling of complex thermal processes
Combined simulation of convection, conduction and, where applicable, radiation enables a precise assessment of real operating conditions.
Our expertise for your project
We look forward to your enquiry!
We support you in all areas of heat transfer—from CFD modelling and simulation through to deriving specific thermal optimisation measures.
Do you have questions, need an assessment, or would you like to get started right away?
We look forward to hearing from you—by phone, email or in person.
Your contact: Jonas Compart
elbcore engineers GmbH
Lerchenstraße 28a
22767 Hamburg
Strong across industries
Our services are used across industries
Our engineering services are used in a wide range of industries—wherever safety, efficiency and technical precision are required.
Plant & pressure vessel construction
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Metal / steel construction
Shipbuilding
Special-purpose machinery
Valve & pump technology
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Frequently asked questions about heat transfer (FAQ)
Quick answers. Clear solutions.
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services.
Which applications can be investigated with regard to heat transfer?
We analyse electronic assemblies, machine components, heat exchangers, batteries, cooling concepts, industrial furnaces, process plants, tool tempering, flow channels and much more. If your plant or process is not listed, please feel free to contact us anyway.
Which data are required for a heat transfer analysis?
Typically, we require a 3D model of the plant or section to be analysed. In a short, free web meeting (NADJA: Please add link here to the consultation appointment), we will discuss everything else with you. Other typical required data include datasheets for e.g. fans or heaters, material distributions and process boundary conditions, e.g. initial temperature.
Which references does elbcore engineers GmbH have in the field of heat transfer?
Our heat transfer references range from electronics cooling (e.g. pumps, PCBs) for cleanroom applications and cooling concepts for machine rooms, plants and data centres to time-dependent heat exchanger calculations. We also regularly optimise machines in a targeted manner to improve heat dissipation.
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