Fluent's Technology Advantage in CFD
Accuracy
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The accuracy of a CFD analysis is driven largely by the quality of the physical models used and the degree to which the actual geometry is captured. Among commercial CFD software products, FLUENT has the largest array of industrially tested capabilities - some 1,000 physical models. These models are remarkably robust, with associated features to accelerate convergence every time. The models allow for simulations involving:
- incompressible or compressible flow and heat transfer
- species transport
- chemical mixing and reaction (combustion)
- rotating reference frames
- radiation and conjugate heat transfer
- dispersed phase trajectories
- multiphase flows
- lumped parameter models (for complex system analysis)
- aeroacoustics
- dynamic meshing
- turbulence models (using high- and low-Re and LES models)
Because FLUENT uses unstructured, hybrid modeling technology, models can be built that conform to arbitrary geometric shapes and other complex surfaces. As a result, your CFD model will have accuracy it needs, where it is needed.
Ease-of-Use
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Our interactive software allows you to make changes to the analysis at any time during the setup, solution, or postprocessing phase. This saves time and enables you to refine your designs efficiently. The intuitive interface makes learning easy. Smart panels show only the modeling options that are appropriate for the problem setup at hand. CAD geometries are easily imported and adapted for CFD solutions.
Speed
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Solver enhancements and numerical algorithms that decrease the time to solution are included in every new release of our software. Our mature, robust, and flexible parallel processing capability enables you to solve bigger problems faster, and has been proven on the widest possible variety of platforms in the industry.
Powerful Visualizations
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FLUENT’s postprocessing provides several levels of reporting, so you can satisfy the needs and interests of all audiences. Quantitative data analysis can be as rigorous as you require. High resolution images and animations allow you to communicate your results with impact. Numerous data export options are available for integration with structural analysis and other CAE software programs.