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CD-adapco and PSRI Chartering New Course in Particle

Flow Simulations

New York and London. May 28, 2015

CD-adapco, the largest privately held CFD-focused provider of Computer Aided Engineering
software, announced today it is joining the consortium with Particulate Solid Research, Inc.
(PSRI). CD-adapco will provide state-of-the-art engineering simulation tools for analyzing
particle flow, and PSRI members will share their expertise and experiences in analyzing
particle flow that will help other chemical and refining industry members and advance the
understanding of flow modeling solutions.
For over 35 years, CD-adapco has been providing solutions to solve some of the most
challenging engineering problems. Of particular importance is the discrete element method
(DEM) for simulation of particle flow coupled with fluid flow. For CD-adapco, joining the
consortium with PSRI initiates a new course into the area of particle flow simulations.
?We feel that joining this consortium with PSRI gives us access to their expertise as well as
the opportunity to leverage our technology in such a way that we can advance the
understanding of particle flow physics for the member companies, and the industry as a
whole,? said Ravindra Aglave, Director ? Chemical Processing, CD-adapco.
PSRI is an international consortium of companies focused on research in the fluidization,
solids transport, and other fluid-particle areas that span the petrochemical, chemical, energy,
mining and materials industrial sectors. For over four decades, PSRI has amassed an

extensive amount of design data on all aspects of fluidization, entrainment, pneumatic

conveying, attrition, distributor design, standpipes, solids transfer, and circulating fluidized
beds using a state-of-the-art research facility that emphasizes large-scale equipment.
PSRI has and continues to use the fundamentals to develop design correlations and
techniques that are among the best and most useful in the field. PSRI is driven in applying
these fundamentals toward commercial success.
?We are excited about our new relationship with CD-adapco, as they have the tools for us to
better understand how particles interact with fluid and with each other,? said Dr. Ray Cocco,
President and CEO of PSRI. ?It will provide us with the fundamental physics needed for
commercial applications.?
With over 30 years of experience in delivering industrial strength engineering simulation,
sustained engineering success is a CD-adapco objective. The company?s primary goal is to
help its customers succeed through the application of engineering simulation, driving
innovation in their products and reducing the engineering time and cost associated with
bringing those products to market.

About CD-adapco
CD-adapco (www.cd-adapco.com/ [1]) is the world's largest independent CFD-focused CAE
provider. Our core products are the technology-leading simulation packages, STAR-CCM+
and STAR-CD. The scope of our activities, however, extends well beyond CFD software
development to encompass a wide range of CAE engineering services in fluid dynamics, heat
transfer and structural engineering. Our ongoing mission is to "inspire innovation and reduce
costs through the application of engineering simulation software and services."
A privately owned company, CD-adapco has maintained 15% organic year-on-year growth
over the last 5 years. CD-adapco employs 900 talented individuals, working at 40 different
offices across the globe.

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Press Contact
Todd Mavreles, CD-adapco
todd.mavreles@cd-adapco.com [2]
(+1) 713 334 4311
CD-adapco is the world's largest independent CFD focused provider of engineering simulation
software, support and services. We have over 30 years of experience in delivering industrial
strength engineering simulation.
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