CD-adapco Launches STAR-CCM+ V9.06

CD-adapco, a provider of CFD (computational fluid dynamics)-based CAE software, has released STAR-CCM+ version 9.06. The new release, according to the company, allows engineers to get more accurate simulations by accounting for factors that can significantly influence the performance of a design in operation. The release focuses on three areas: accuracy, realism and throughput.

For accuracy, a new Acoustic Wave Equation Solver can help predict the propagation of acoustic waves generated by the near field CFD solution. There is also an added 3rd order convection scheme that provides higher accuracy in applications such as shock waves, wakes, vortices and propagating sound wave.

To increase realism, partial wrapping and extended overset mesh capabilities deliver more detailed systems and sophisticated motions. Overset Mesh and DEM (discrete element modeling) can now be combined and used to solve a new range of applications.

Enhancements for throughput include faster setup and a new level of design exploration performance. Users also have access to an interactive tool for creation of morpher control points to drive mesh deformation.

“We want our customers to have confidence and certainty in their simulations. This is fundamentally based on how close we can simulate the real performance of the final product and produce accurate results,” said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, senior vice president of Product Management. “This continued focus on realism and accuracy has allowed customers to break new ground in critical simulation work in many areas like biomedical devices, aeroacoustics, soiling and water management, excavation, or turbulent mixing of specialty chemical products.”

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.