Flow solver features

The flow solver solves the Navier-Stokes equations for both steady state and transient Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis. The flow solver is based on a finite element, finite volume formulation. It provides 3D fluid flow and turbulence modeling. The interface offers 2D and 3D boundary conditions for defining a broad range of flow conditions. Meshing tools optimized for CFD modeling simplify model modification for multiple case studies.

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Advanced features

Incompressible and compressible flowTurbulent, laminar and mixed flowInternal and external fluid flowsUnstructured fluid meshesAutomatic connection between disjoint fluid meshes for CFD within assembliesAutomated runtime fluid mesh creation including local mesh refinement and boundary layer mesh generationInlets, openings, fans, vents, screens, baffles, flow surfaces, and porous blockagesLinear and nonlinear flow boundary conditionsTime-dependent and spatially-varying boundary conditionsMapping of fluid temperature and pressure results to another thermal, flow, or structural model

Immersed boundary modelingMoving and multiple rotating frames of referenceMixing planesCyclic symmetry and periodic boundary conditionsHigh speed flowsNon-Newtonian fluidsTransport of species and heavy particle trackingHydraulic duct networks including 1D to 3D fluid domain connectionsHumidity, condensation, and evaporation modelingActive fan controllersTwo-phase, immiscible fluid modeling

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Flow solver features, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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