AtmosZero is a pioneering company in the clean energy sector that is developing a new type of electrified industrial steam boiler. Their drop-in modular system harnesses heat from the air to generate decarbonized steam, offering a sustainable fossil boiler alternative for industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, and District Heating (government, universities, commercial, residential, and healthcare sectors). AtmosZero is currently building out their facilities and establishing a new manufacturing space in Loveland, CO and working to deploy their first working pilot at a brewery in Fort Collins, CO.
For AtmosZero, building an innovative and sustainable product requires precision, speed, and confidence in their designs. Without the capabilities provided by Ansys 3D simulation, AtmosZero would be relying on 1D and 2D models for their designs, which wouldn’t provide the level of confidence they needed to move forward with production.
One of the toughest challenges for AtmosZero is optimizing the design and performance of high-temperature compressors and centrifugal machines to ensure proper aerodynamic and structural performance. These components are crucial to the efficiency, functionality, and sustainability of their electrified boilers.
Meha Setiya, Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, brought her strong Ansys expertise to the team and integrated the Ansys Cloud Direct and Structures and Fluids Bundle into their workflow.
“Integrating Ansys tools into our design process enables our team to accelerate design modifications and validate manufacturability and performance before the product enters production and testing.”
The use of Ansys simulation tools enables AtmosZero to reduce the time required for full design builds. The simulations ensure that the team had a high degree of confidence in their designs, mitigating as many risks as possible prior to manufacturing.
“Ansys simulation tools allow AtmosZero to complete the entire design-to-build lifecycle quickly. Without in-house simulation capabilities, it would have taken nine months for just a single design iteration.”
The integration of Ansys tools into their design process has not only increased system efficiency, but also directly contributed to the core mission of AtmosZero to cost-effectively decarbonize industrial heat needs. Their scalable, modular system will significantly impact both manufacturers’ carbon-neutral goals and the health of our planet.
AtmosZero’s collaboration with the KETIV Simulation Team has been important to their success. KETIV provided AtmosZero with access to the Ansys Startup Bundle, and were especially responsive in addressing licensing concerns, optimizing the use of their software investment, ensuring that AtmosZero could continue working without disruption. Technical issues have resulted in swift and effective support from KETIV, ensuring their projects stay on track.
By leveraging the Ansys suite, AtmosZero has successfully brought advanced simulation capabilities in-house, allowing for faster, more confident design iterations. As they continue to scale their operations and prepare to deply their first pilot product, Ansys will remain a key part of their toolkit, helping them innovate while driving towards a more sustainable future.