Cradle CFD scFLOW is general-purpose thermo-fluid simulation software using hybrid mesh to represent the surface shape with high accuracy. Its characteristics include a sophisticated mesh generation system, high-speed computing, low memory consumption, and user-friendly features throughout the operation. You can obtain simulation results in a short time without stress.
FEATURES
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Mesh-adaptation analysis
With this function, the mesh will be automatically refined where a flow or pressure changes greatly in a steady-state analysis. After the calculation in Solver is completed, the Preprocessor automatically launches and executes gridding and meshing based on the calculation result.
Fluid-structure interaction
This option is used for two-way FSI (fluid-structure interaction) with structural analysis software. With this option, not only rigid bodies but also elastic bodies can be treated. The deformation of an object caused by a fluid force and the change of fluid caused by the deformation can be analyzed.
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Aerodynamic noise analysis
The sound caused by pressure oscillation of a fluid, such as wind noise, and the sound caused by resonance can be predicted. The calculation can be performed accurately by using LES and the weak compressible flow model.
Mapping
When a target phenomenon is in a small range and the phenomenon is affected by a wide range of its surrounding area, analysis results of the surrounding area can be used to analyze the target phenomenon as boundary conditions to decrease the calculation load.
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Free surface (steady-state/transient)
The shape of an interface between a gas and a liquid can be simulated. Calculations by the VOF method (new method: FIRM) are fast and accurate, and functions including moving boundary, overset mesh, and particle tracking can be used in combination.
*Only scFLOW supports FIRM