CYCAL is a proprietary software tool from Concepts NREC designed for 1D thermodynamic cycle analysis. It enables engineers to simulate, design, and optimize custom thermodynamic cycles, including both open and closed systems, for turbomachinery applications. The tool serves as the starting point for the component design workflow, providing critical fluid property data for downstream 1D and 3D design tools. Its interactive drag-and-drop interface allows users to construct and analyze custom system configurations or use templates for common cycle types. CYCAL can be used as a standalone application or integrated with other Concepts NREC design tools for simultaneous system and component optimization. It currently supports applications such as air compression, separation, and refrigeration, with more to be added in future releases.

Key Features

Interactive System Modeling Build and simulate custom thermodynamic cycles.

• Drag-and-drop canvas and palette interface.
• Templates for common cycle configurations.

Comprehensive Cycle Support Analyze both open and closed cycles.

• Suitable for air compression, separation, and refrigeration.
• Expandable to additional cycle types in future updates.

Integration with Design Tools Seamlessly links with Concepts NREC’s 1D and 3D design software.

• Provides critical fluid property data for downstream tools.
• Enables simultaneous system and component design optimization.

Standalone and Integrated Operation Flexible deployment for various engineering workflows.

• Functions independently for cycle analysis.
• Enhances value when used with Concepts NREC’s meanline design tools.

Benefits

Accelerated Design Workflow Streamlines the early stages of turbomachinery system design.

• Reduces manual data transfer and errors.
• Speeds up the transition from system-level to component-level design.

Customizable and Expandable Adapts to a wide range of engineering needs.

• Users can build unique cycle models tailored to specific machines.
• New cycle types can be incorporated as needed.