Because CFD solves general fluid dynamic equations (Navier-Stokes equation, or sometimes Lattice Boltzmann), it allows this program to solve complex turbulent, viscous, compressible, heat transfer, and much more; hence, the applications are also varied, ranging from aerospace, automotive, maritime, chemical process, energy generation, civil engineering, urban planning, electronics, consumer goods, bioengineering, and more.
Using a numerical model that can be solved by a computer, we can obtain extremely valuable information, such as velocity, pressure, or temperature at any specific point and time for even a complex geometry. This allows engineers to better understand the detailed physical phenomena and make a precise design judgment.
Without any physical fabrication and laboratory, an organization can save a huge amount of money. Moreover, the absence of physical experiments eliminates the risk of testing failure, which is extremely useful for extreme scenarios such as high-speed rotation, combustion, or explosion tests.
Figure 1.1. Simulation of the rolled-up vortex on a delta wing aircraft (OpenFOAM)
Figure 1.2. Simulation of an exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine car (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.3. Simulation of a wave generating drag over a hull (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.4. Simulation of flow within the chemical process piping (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.5. Simulation of combustion in the coal-fired boiler (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.6. Simulation of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.7. Simulation of HVAC system for a data center (tensorHVAC-Pro)
Figure 1.8. Simulation of wind around the building for urban planning (tensorHVAC-Pro)
Figure 1.9. Analysis of PCB heating (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.10. Analysis of water pouring (MSC Dytran)
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