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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the use of applied mathematics, physics and computational software to visualize how a gas or liquid flows around or interacts with an object. It is based on principles that describe how velocity, pressure, temperature, and density of a moving fluid interact.
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NUMECA Acquires FlowKit
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ANSYS Version 19.2 Released
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Pointwise’s CFD Meshing Software Updated
This new release from Pointwise includes the ability to customize the near-wall mesh for accurate and efficient boundary layer resolution.
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What is Frontloading CFD?
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