FEniCS is a popular open-source computing platform for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) with the finite element method (FEM). FEniCS enables users to quickly translate scientific models into efficient finite element code. With the high-level Python and C++ interfaces to FEniCS, it is easy to get started, but FEniCS offers also powerful capabilities for more experienced programmers. FEniCS runs on a multitude of platforms ranging from laptops to high-performance computers.
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Elmer is a finite element software package for the solution of partial differential equations. Elmer can deal with a great number of different equations, which may be coupled in a generic manner making Elmer a versatile tool for multiphysical simulations. As an open source software, Elmer also gives the user the means to modify the existing solution procedures and to develop new solvers for equations of interest to the user.
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The Palabos library is a framework for general-purpose computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with a kernel based on the lattice Boltzmann (LB) method. It is used both as a research and an engineering tool: its programming interface is straightforward and makes it possible to set up fluid flow simulations with relative ease, or, if you are knowledgeable of the lattice Boltzmann method, to extend the library with your own models. Palabos stands for Parallel Lattice Boltzmann Solver.
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The best product development stories in history were a game of trial and error. To paraphrase Thomas Edison, he didn’t fail to make a lightbulb; along his product development journey he found a bunch of ways not to make a lightbulb. The problem with this approach is that it is time consuming, expensive and clunky to produce prototype after prototype before achieving one that works—let alone one that is optimized. Fast forwarding to modern times, simulation-driven design has become a necessity for design teams looking to produce the best version of their products on the market.
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Future Facilities calls itself a digital twin company that offers an array of different options for companies to model and monitor data centers. The 6SigmaET division of the company, however, has another focus: thermal simulation of electronics components. 6SigmaET was born in 2009 and built around a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver. The new Release 16 of 6SigmaET has several improvements related to faster solutions and better visual representation of those solutions.
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Cradle computational flow dynamics (CFD) software was first released in 1984. The company services over 7,000 licenses and runs more than 500 analyses every year for its customers. Electronics companies use Cradle to design cooling systems, and automotive companies use it to analyze aerodynamics and powertrain performance.
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Wind Tunnel and CFD play a very important role in Formula One as they are crucial for the Aerodynamics of the car. But what are Wind Tunnel and CFD and how do they work? Let’s take this step by step. Aerodynamics plays a very important role in modern Formula One. We are no longer in an era where the pace of the car depends solely on the engine.
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Suhas V. Patankar (born 22 February 1941) is an Indian mechanical engineer. He is a pioneer in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Finite volume method. He is currently a Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is also president of Innovative Research, Inc. Patankar was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Having accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics results will inspire confidence in the decision-making process, so what does it take to ensure this? The Jimmy Lea team explains.
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The multi-physics CFD software will be one of the main CAE development tools for optimized aerodynamics and thermal management for the next generation of CO2-neutral vehicles.Daimler, the world leader in heavy trucks, has made a major investment in simulation and analysis (S&A) with Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software.
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