"Two important benefits have resulted from our use of FLUENT to solve dozens of application problems over the years: enormous profits and engineering confidence. While the profits alone justify the usefulness of CFD, the self-reliance that our engineers have gained in all business units - petrochemicals, information and electronic materials, industrial materials, and R&D - is the most valuable return from it. CFD has given our engineers much more insight into our processes than ever before, and we will continue to understand more and more using CFD in the future."

"The fluid mechanics group of the R&D department of BASF in Germany has been using FLUENT for many years for the simulation of fluid flow and related phenomena in all kinds of chemical process equipment. Recently, the software installation was augmented by MixSim 2.0. Using MixSim, we can do the geometry setup, meshing, and FLUENT simulation setup for stirred tank configurations in minutes. The flexible CAD import option allows us to use virtually any impeller geometry, and MixSim's open structure allows us to extend its capabilities, all within the same easy-to-use environment."

"Our best guess is that the modeling work used to redesign the mixing tank used in our manufacturing process saved $48,000. It's possible that it saved as much as $300,000 - and the project!"

"I have been using FLUENT since 1989. I have found it considerably easier to use than other programs I have looked at. The FLUENT code is user-friendly and allows you to do complex simulations. Another advantage is that the program provides immediate graphical feedback during grid generation, model creation and the solution process. One more thing that we have appreciated over the years is the outstanding technical support provided by Fluent Inc.

…All in all, the use of CFD has given us a competitive advantage in improving our product line and developing custom products for specialized applications."