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 (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.8. Simulation of wind around the building for urban planning (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.9. Analysis of PCB heating (Cradle CFD)
Figure 1.10. Analysis of water pouring (MSC Dytran)
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