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However, advancements in computational tools, such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), have revolutionized compressor analysis. This study presents a CFD analysis of a specific model of a TSC in a 5 male\/6 female lobe configuration using the SolidWorks Flow Simulation environment\u2014an approach not traditionally applied to such positive displacement machines. The results visually present internal flow trajectories, fluid velocities, pressure distributions, temperature gradients, and leakage behaviors with high spatial and temporal resolution. Additionally, torque fluctuations and isosurface visualizations revealed insights into mechanical loads and flow behavior. 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