Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Cementing the future of rotary kilns through simulation and intelligent design exploration

September 24, 2018

On a recent trail run along the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near my home, I ran alongside the beautiful Lexington Reservoir. Curious to learn about why and when the reservoir was constructe…

By NivedithaK

7 MIN READ

Extending aircraft utility in cold weather through Multiphysics Simulation

September 20, 2018

The market for ice protection and deicing technology is estimated to be in the 100s of millions a year. For large civilian aircraft that need to fly in cold weather conditions, icing is the …

By Durrell

< 1 MIN READ

The Aerodynamics of a Marathon World Record

September 17, 2018

In the early hours of Saturday, May 6, at the Monza motor racing circuit in Italy, Eliud Kipchoge ran 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 25 seconds, beating the existing marathon world record by 2 minutes and…

By Stephen Ferguson

3 MIN READ

Sensor malfunction – ACTIVE SAFETY FUNCTIONS DISABLED

August 16, 2018

After much deliberation, I recently purchased a new car.

As is always the case in these things, my buying decision was heavily influenced by a charming and enthusiastic sales guy, wh…

By Fred_Ross

4 MIN READ

It’s just a matter of time (scales)!

August 1, 2018

A very famous quote from Albert Einstein goes like this: “When you sit with a nice girl for two hours you think it’s only a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove for a minute you think it’s …

By CarloLocci

4 MIN READ

Saving Lives: CFD Simulation of a Mechanical Heart Valve

July 24, 2018

Kristian: Hi Fardin, and congratulations on finishing your Ph.D. Simulation and Medical Device Design, a topic after my taste. As a Mechanical Engineer, what motivated you to move into this …

By Kristian Debus

6 MIN READ