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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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FLOW-3D v12.0 Release Features Modern Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The latest version of Flow Science’s flagship CFD software features a modernized interface and streamlined workflows.
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Pointwise Adds Native Interface to Design Software ESP
Although it's mostly a maintenance release, it includes new geometry model importa and user interface updates.
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Use of CF-MESH+ and OpenFOAM Helps Solve Turbulent Flow Simulation Around DrivAer Vehicle
CF-MESH+ is a fully automated CFD meshing software solution that features capabilities for mesh generation in arbitrary complex geometries.
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Boom Supersonic Partners with NUMECA
Boom adopts NUMECA's CFD solutions to advance development of the Overture supersonic passenger aircraft.
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NAFEMS World Congress 2019 Preview
The international association for the engineering modeling, analysis and simulation community, hosts the NAFEMS World Congress June 17-20 in Quebec,...
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Creative Fields Releases CF-MESH+ 2.2
CFD meshing reportedly made simple with new release.
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Open-Source CFD Software Packages: Good Enough and Free
A review of the OpenFOAM open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages.
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Laird Thermal Systems Launches Advanced Engineering Tools with New Website
New site offers access to thermal management product selection and design support tools for engineers.
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CAD Embedded CFD: Overhyped, but a Good Value for Some
One particularly beneficial aspect of CAD-embedded or CAD-linked CFD is its potential for enabling and streamlining parametric studies.
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