🔓 Open Source CAE Tools! 🌐🔧

If you're passionate about the world of computer-aided engineering (CAE) and scientific computing, you're in for a treat! 🤓

At CFDSUPPORT, we've created a dynamic list of the most influential open-source software packages in the CAE domain. 📦✨

Our list is a treasure trove of open-source gems, meticulously updated to keep you in the loop about the latest advancements and innovations in this ever-evolving field. 💡🚀

But here's the exciting part – we're not just sharing our discoveries; we want to hear from you too! If you know of any remarkable open-source software that's not on our list, drop us a line, and we'll add it pronto. 📣💬

🌟 Explore the World of Open Source CAE Software:

https://www.cfdsupport.com/cae-open-source-software.html

Join us in the open-source CAE revolution. Let's collaborate, innovate, and empower each other with the knowledge and tools to shape the future of engineering. Together, we'll build a stronger CAE community! 🤝🌍

I am using OpenFoam 20.9 for Windows 10.When i run the motorBike tutorial - no problem .If i use my own stl file which i have used many times on all OpenFoam platforms i get the error u will see in attached file. Once decomposePar has run going to snappyHexMesh those errors show. Also when simulation run the stl file lOpenFOAM for Windows 20.09 (v2)

Hardware for CFD reviewed for 2024! 🚀 Since 2009, we've been on a mission to deliver countless successful CFD projects. Over the years, we've become your trusted go-to source for hardware recommendations that can supercharge your CFD (and FEA) simulations. 🖥️🔥

Our commitment? We keep publishing state-of-the-art hardware configurations on the renowned "Hardware for CFD" platform. To make the cut, two factors are non-negotiable: a) our own rave reviews, and b) an unbeatable performance-to-cost ratio. 💪💰

Ready to turbocharge your simulations? Dive into our latest hardware recommendations at the link below:

🔗 Particular Hardware Recommendations:

https://www.cfdsupport.com/hardware-for-cfd.html 

But wait, there's more! We've got practical insights and comments straight from the experts on LinkedIn. Discover the hardware gems that can take your CFD game to the next level:

💼 Practical Comments

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hardware-cfd-lubos-pirkl

Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimize your CFD setup for success in 2024 and beyond! 🌐💡

#CFDHardware #Simulation #CFDPerformance #HardwareForCFD

Have you got any advice or sample files (fvSolution, fvSchemes) for getting rhoSimpleFoam to converge please?

🌀💻 Centrifugal Pump simulation with Cutting-Edge CFD & FEA + FSI Simulations by TCAE! 🚀

In numerous industries, centrifugal pumps are the heartbeat 💓, and enhancing their efficiency leads to major cost savings 💸. Dive into the world of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) simulations to elevate your pump's performance. 🌊🔧

Our CFD simulations shed light on the inner workings of fluid flow, spotting recirculation zones, and forecasting the pump's head, flow rate, and efficiency 📊. FEA steps in to ensure your pump's structural soundness, braving operational stresses and strains 💪. The magic happens when FSI simulations merge CFD and FEA insights, offering a holistic view of your pump’s behavior, balancing both fluid dynamics and structural integrity 🤝.

🌟 TCAE's all-encompassing CFD, FEA, and FSI services are your key to a more efficient, energy-saving centrifugal pump design. These simulations are not just about performance enhancement; they're about smart savings and extending your pump's lifespan! 💡💚

Summing up, TCAE's arsenal of CFD, FEA, and FSI simulations are your secret weapon 🛠️ in mastering centrifugal pump design and operation. Ready to boost efficiency and save big? 💰🌱

📖 Full Case Study (Download Available): https://www.cfdsupport.com/centrifugal-pump-cfd-fea-fsi-simulation.html

🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/FJaT1aiDXSE

#Pump #CFDSimulation #FEAAnalysis #FSISimulation #EnergySavings #TCAE #IndustrialInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #Optimization 🌍🔧📈

Ahmed Body Benchmark. 🚗 Ready to dive into car aerodynamics? Check out the Ahmed Body Benchmark! 🌬️ It's like the ultimate CFD test drive for external aerodynamics.

The Ahmed body is like a simplified car model, but it's got all the cool air flow stuff that real cars do! 🏎️💨 We're talking Drag Coefficient, Velocity Profiles, Velocity Field, and even the Wake structure. We're putting our TCFD simulation results to the test in the wind tunnel, comparing them with real experimental measurements. 🌪️✅

Full Case Study (download available):

https://www.cfdsupport.com/ahmed-body-tcfd-benchmark.html

PDF study:

https://www.cfdsupport.com/download/TCFD-CFDSUPPORT-Ahmed-Body-External-Aerodynamics-Benchmark.pdf

#CFD #Aerodynamics #FluidDynamics #AhmedBody

AI for CAE

The question isn’t “if” but “how soon”

CAE, or Computer-Aided Engineering (CFD, FEA, FSI, and optimization), is a field that utilizes computer software and tools to deliver the design, analysis, and optimization of engineering systems and components. This field plays a crucial role in industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and civil engineering, enabling engineers to make informed decisions and improve the efficiency and reliability of their designs.

With recent developments, seeing how AI (Artificial Intelligence – here I mean rather Machine Learning but only calling it AI to make things easier) is disrupting field by field, everything seems that AI will disrupt the CAE field too. In my humble opinion, it’s just a matter of time and the only question is when (and how exactly) it happens rather than if it happens.

We’re just somewhere at the beginning and it’s even very difficult to say what is going on at the moment – not a mention that it’s impossible to predict what will happen in the future. However, there are a couple of things that we CAN say. 

The thing is, the usual CAE workflow involves a bunch of easy manual tasks and decisions based on data. And AI seems to be perfect for lending a hand with all of that.

https://www.cfdsupport.com/ai-for-cae.html

🔁 Centrifugal Pump CFD & FEA + FSI simulation: 💦🔄🚀

Centrifugal pumps play a critical role in many industries, and optimizing their efficiency can result in significant cost savings. 💰💡

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulations can be utilized to simulate the performance of a centrifugal pump and optimize its design. 🖥️📈

CFD simulations help understand the fluid flow inside the pump, identify areas of recirculation, and predict important performance metrics such as head, flow rate, and efficiency. 🌪️💧

FEA simulations analyze the structural integrity of the pump, ensuring it can withstand the stresses and strains of operation. 💪🧪

FSI simulations combine the results of CFD and FEA simulations to provide a more accurate representation of the pump's performance, accounting for the interaction between the fluid and the structure. 🔄🔬

At TCAE, we offer comprehensive CFD, FEA, and FSI simulation services for centrifugal pumps. Our simulations help optimize pump design, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall performance. 💻🚀

By using simulations to optimize the design of a centrifugal pump, companies can save money on energy costs and increase the pump's lifespan. 💰💡

In conclusion, CFD, FEA, and FSI simulations are powerful tools for optimizing the design and performance of centrifugal pumps. TCAE provides comprehensive simulation services to help companies save money, reduce energy consumption, and improve operational efficiency. 💦💪💻

📚 Check out our full case study for more details and download: 

https://www.cfdsupport.com/centrifugal-pump-cfd-fea-fsi-simulation.html

🎥 Watch our YouTube video to see our simulations in action: 

https://youtu.be/MiigTcBQa8Y

Hi Team,

Recently I am trying to install and configure Openfoam-9 source file on RHEL operating system. But I could not able to install it successfully. So I need your support to install this OpenFoam-9 on RHEL operating system. It is very urgent, so please if it possible to schedule a Zoom or WebEx meeting to fix this issue.

I have already installed these below listed OpenFoam version RHEL-7 and RHEL-8 OS and it is working fine.

OpenFoam-6 -> RHEL-7.9

OpenFoam-10 -> RHEL-8.9

OpenFoam-2306 -> RHEL-8.9

Regards,

Gnanaprakash

Recently we've been diving into some cool aeroacoustics problems and testing out different turbulence approaches. 🌪️ We wanted to figure out which one is the best for real-world applications and guess what?  ✨ We found out that DES (Detached Eddy Simulation) is the way to go! 🚀

🛫But you know what's even better than just reading about it? Actually seeing it in action! That's why we made this awesome video showing the difference between RANS, URANS, and DES turbulence modeling on a NACA 0012 airfoil. 🎥

If you're interested in the nitty-gritty details, we've got a full case study available for download. Just click on the link below! 👇

https://www.cfdsupport.com/airfoil-aerodynamics-tutorial-naca-0012.html

But first, make sure to check out the YouTube video to see the turbulence models in action. It's seriously mind-blowing! 💥

https://youtu.be/8jfg9mvSfoI

🌪️ Centrifugal pump CFD, FEA & FSI Simulation 🌪️

Centrifugal Pump is the hidden workhorse of mankind 🚀. Pumps transport water everywhere where it is needed 💧, and water distribution networks represent one of the largest infrastructure assets of industrial society 🏗️.

The global pump market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years 📈, due to the increasing demand from various end-user sectors, especially the agriculture sector 🌾. According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the global centrifugal pump market size was USD 29.24 billion in 2020 💰 and is projected to grow from USD 30.56 billion in 2021 to USD 45.56 billion by 2028 📊, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period from 2021–2028 📆. Another report by MarketsandMarkets estimates that the global centrifugal pump market will grow from USD 39.7 billion in 2023 to USD 51.5 billion by 2028 🌍, recording a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.

The big issue is that most of the pumps are used in regimes that are far away from their best efficiency points 🤷‍♂️. In total, that leads to wasting huge amounts of electrical energy 💡 which is more than 90% of the total costs of pump ownership 💸. Take a look at how to make a comprehensive CFD, FEA & FSI Simulation of a centrifugal pump by TCAE, to optimize the centrifugal pump efficiency 🚀.

Full Case Study (download available):  🔗📚📥

https://www.cfdsupport.com/centrifugal-pump-cfd-fea-fsi-simulation.html

Ever wanted to be a tiny sand grain zooming through a hydro turbine? 

Buckle up, because the Francis Turbine CFD & FEA + FSI simulation by TCAE is the wildest ride in the hydropower park! Our video straps you onto a sand grain and sends you spiraling through the turbine - it's like a rollercoaster for sediment! Get ready to experience the twists, turns, and, oh yes, the dramatic final splash. It's a unique view of hydropower that's both hilarious and educational. 

Spoiler alert: things get pretty intense for our grainy hero! 

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride!

Check out the full case study (download if you dare):

https://www.cfdsupport.com/francis-turbine-cfd-fea-fsi-simulation.html

And don’t miss the action-packed YouTube video:

https://youtu.be/9ao25PqihzI

Francis Turbine CFD & FEA + FSI benchmark 

TCAE  – the ultimate simulation software for engineers and researchers! A comprehensive simulation environment, based on open source, offers a wide range of analysis capabilities, including CFD, FEA, FSI, and modal analysis.

The following study focuses on the analysis of a Francis turbine, one of the most widely used hydro turbines in the world. This complex analysis takes you step-by-step through the entire simulation process, from preprocessing to advanced CFD & FEA simulations. The study also includes FSI and modal analysis, providing a complete understanding of the turbine's behavior under various operating conditions.

TCAE was used for this analysis, offering users a robust simulation environment with a user-friendly interface. With TCAE, engineers and researchers can easily simulate complex systems and processes, gaining valuable insights into their behavior.

The Francis turbine CFD & FEA + FSI benchmark presented in this study is a validation of a real existing turbine, providing accurate results that can be used for further optimization and improvement. Whether you're working in the energy industry or researching new technologies, TCAE is the perfect simulation software for your needs.

Full Case Study (download available):

https://www.cfdsupport.com/francis-turbine-cfd-fea-fsi-simulation.html

PDF report:

https://www.cfdsupport.com/download/TCFD-CFDSUPPORT-Francis-Turbine-Benchmark.pdf

Hi everyone !

It's my first post here and I have a few questions on post-processing's manipulations and on variables' meaning :

1) How can I get the surface areas of the components' interfaces on TCAE (Paraview interface) or in the calculation case's folders ?

2) The TCAE user manual indicate that here are 2circumferential angles : the axial and the radial circumferential angles. To analyse my data, I need to extract the radial circumferential angle. However, withe the option 'calculateAngles on' in .../stationary/system/interfaces.fun, I only get one circumferential angle : circAng. How can I know which one is it (radial or axial) ? Or a mix of both ?

3) How is the mass flow rate calculated on the interfaces, with the absolute speed or with the flow speed (the radial speed for the mass flow at the outlet of a centrifugal impeller for example) ?

I hope someone will be able to help me on these topics... Thanks in advance !