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CFD software is easier to use, faster, and more effective.
It's probably not news that computational-fluid-dynamics (CFD) software predicts fluid flow within a defined system, along with the effects it will have on structures it contacts. But what is news is that the software has been improved over the last few years. The following questions can help prepare for a simulation and introduce the new capabilities.
What data is needed before starting CFD simulation?
Before starting a simulation of any system, gather a few physical characteristics such as pipe dimensions, pumps pressures, intake areas, and valve geometry. You must also define the fluid, including viscosity and flow rates, and determine the goal of the simulation. What values and characteristics will be expected? These along with other decisions and assumptions are important to the simulation's overall accuracy.
Can CAD models be used directly?
CFD analysis is much easier to complete thanks to the automatic modeling of fluids based on CAD designs. While structural models transferred easily from CAD into FEA, flow analysts previously had to model the fluid part of the system in FEA. Now, the software models the fluid based on the geometry of the structure.
How do I generate accurate meshes?
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