Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Engine design study with Simcenter Amesim 17 & Simcenter STAR-CCM+

November 13, 2018

Among the many factors which directly influence engine performance on a whole operating range, one that needs to be tackled by design engineers is the influence of the intake line geometry on air ind…

By NVasset

3 MIN READ

The beauty of optimization: what ears and mufflers have in common

November 6, 2018

Beethoven’s life was marked by the tragedy of his deafness, for which symptoms appeared in his latest twenties . Before being completely deaf, he used ear-horns to…

By CarloLocci

7 MIN READ

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.06: What’s New?

October 31, 2018

The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ increases model realism through efficient and accurate multiscale simulations.
Simulation courtesy of InDesA GmbH: www.indesa.de
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By Stephen Ferguson

4 MIN READ

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.06: Finding the differences that make a difference…

October 24, 2018

Can you see the differences between each of the three images in the picture below? Backing up a bit, you’re looking at the pressure contours on the bottom of an impeller in a mixing tank. E…

By Matt_Godo

5 MIN READ

Solution History Support for Derived Parts in STAR-CCM+ v11.04

October 20, 2018

Please note: Original publication date 07-16-2016

When less is more … it’s like déjà vu all over again!

A while back, I published a blog on a significant imp…

By Matt_Godo

4 MIN READ

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.06: Overcome conflicting goals with the right compromise

October 17, 2018

Our world is changing and becoming increasingly complex. I feel that every day we are facing more and more challenges implicating conflicting goals, both in personal and professional lives….

By Bahaa Haddoukessouni

5 MIN READ

Bridging the timescale gap in CHT applications

October 15, 2018

It’s Sunday afternoon and I am pottering about in the kitchen cooking a Sunday roast. From the living room, I can hear my two children bickering about what they are going to play with. “Why don’t we …

By Stamatina Petropoulou

4 MIN READ

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

October 9, 2018

While we all continuously hear about the electrification of automotive powertrains, the reality is that the internal combustion engine will not disappear anytime soon and, in fact, will be a staple o…

By Stephen Ferguson

6 MIN READ

The fastest chemistry solver on the CFD market?!

October 3, 2018

Designing next generation combustion systems is a true challenge today, with stricter and stricter emission regulations, competitive pressure to deliver shorter time-to-market to stay ahead of compet…

By Karin Frojd

5 MIN READ