Why Simcenter FLOEFD ?
Simcenter FLOEFD is a fully CAD-embedded CFD software with multiphysics capabilities, for designers to analysts. It helps shorten development by up to 65-75% compared to typical CFD approaches by frontloading fluid flow simulation and thermal analysis and using native CAD geometry.
- Frontload CFD simulation to shorten development
Simcenter FLOEFD enables design engineers to perform simulation earlier in the design process when it is more cost-effective to identify and fix problems or explore improvements. Integrated in CAD, it has shown improved productivity by a factor of x2 to x40.
- Leverage an intuitive CFD interface for designers
Put simulation in the hands of design engineers with the Simcenter FLOEFD CAD embedded interface, guided simulation set up and execution, intelligent automation technologies and straight forward viewing of results. Allow them to explore design performance earlier so they can make informed decisions without having to overcome traditional barriers.
- Perform CFD directly on native CAD geometry and eliminate CFD overheads
Eliminate delays in geometry translation between tools and overcome complexity in preparing CAD geometry for CFD analysis. Simcenter FLOEFD uses native geometry directly: so as you explore performance or evaluate changes to a model, the CAD model is being changed concurrently.
It has key strengths in robust automatic meshing and unique SmartCell technology that enables handling of CAD geometry of any quality. These strengths help to handle small narrow gaps in assemblies and surface inconsistencies, which often cause long delays for healing in traditional CFD tools. This is complemented by intelligent automation for pre-processing, such as automatic sealing of CAD geometry and leak identification.
- Use simulation driven design – explore, compare and optimize
Leverage parametric studies and design exploration functionality to evaluate more design options within the time available. Evaluate 'what if' scenarios to ensure product performance and reliability in different conditions.
Using this software, you can easily compare designs using side-by-side with CFD result visualizations, plots and tabular results and generating reports in just a few clicks. When your design is optimized using simulation, you can directly communicate the CAD model to other engineering functions.
Simcenter FLOEFD capabilities
- CAD-embedded CFD simulation
Our CAD-embedded CFD simulation software streamlines fluid flow and heat transfer analysis in the CAD design environment. With an intuitive interface and direct use of CAD geometry, it eliminates the need for CAD data translation, enabling quick design studies to evaluate performance modifications. This accelerates decision-making in early development and enhances communication with other CAD-driven engineering functions.
- Automated meshing
Simcenter FLOEFD streamlines CFD simulations with automatic fluid volume detection, efficient meshing, and adaptive refinement directly within CAD geometry. The SmartCells Technology ensures accurate resolution for complex models, allowing quick and stable solutions, often reducing meshing time from days to minutes. This CAD-embedded approach enables both design engineers and experienced analysts to conduct fast and reliable CFD analyses early in the design process.
- Parametric studies
Simcenter FLOEFD simplifies design exploration with an intuitive parametric study feature. Engineers can easily analyze the impact of geometry and boundary condition changes on performance using the compare tool. The three main exploration methods include 'What if' studies, goal-based optimization, and Design of Experiments (DOE). Simcenter HEEDS plugin further enhances exploration with smart search and automation, aiding in the quick identification of optimal design concepts.
- LED thermal simulation
Simcenter FLOEFD, a CAD-embedded CFD tool, is vital for efficient LED thermal management in lighting design. It prevents reiterations by providing detailed thermal-electrical and photometric modeling, accurately predicting LED junction temperature and light output. Integrated with Simcenter Micred T3STER and Simcenter Micred LED Tester, it ensures precise LED models. The module supports Monte Carlo radiation modeling and condensation modeling, particularly beneficial for automotive lighting, considering factors like thin film condensation, evaporation, and water absorption.
- Electronics thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis in CAD
Simcenter FLOEFD accelerates thermal design in the CAD environment, offering efficient thermal analysis options for printed circuit boards (PCBs), including SmartPCB for accurate modeling without sacrificing speed. The tool supports easy PCB data import from major EDA software formats and provides additional features such as transient modeling, measurement calibration with Simcenter Micred T3STER, and BCI-ROM technology for generating reduced order models from 3D analysis for electrothermal circuit simulation and system simulation tools.
- What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2306?
- Fluids and thermal solution software from Siemens
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