{"id":19952,"date":"2020-10-27T18:17:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T22:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=19952"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:49:53","slug":"star-ccm-2020-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/star-ccm-2020-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 released! What&#8217;s new?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With&nbsp;Simcenter&nbsp;STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 Siemens Digital Industries Software provides increased simulation realism, enabling you to accurately model the complexity of today\u2019s products and deliver&nbsp;real&nbsp;innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WHAT&#039;S NEW Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 #WhatsNewSimcenter #SimcenterCFD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J7VxyGGu5Cw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 highlights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#004285\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/6725479236469063680\/\" target=\"_blank\">Join our live product release event of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 on November 5th, Live on LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\"><strong>Find optimal designs using topology optimization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjoint-based flow topology optimization is an exciting new way to quickly find ideal designs.&nbsp; With an inbuilt constrained optimization method and an end-to-end workflow, you can now leverage this cutting-edge technology. This allows you to generate highly efficient, and often non-intuitive solutions to your design challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/bc951d19-b17e-49c8-88f2-95828f7324c4-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Topology Optimization of a flow splitter device for battery-pack cooling. Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edag.com\/en\/scalebat-scalable-battery-housing-for-flexible-electric-vehicle-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDAG SCALEbat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/topology-optimization-cfd-creating-designs-like-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to find better designs using flow-based topology optimization<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\"><strong>Improve accuracy of process simulations coupling CFD and gPROMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving chemical processes like spray-drying or mixing requires accurate modeling of complex physics and chemistry.&nbsp;gPROMS&nbsp;is a powerful modeling environment to simulate such processes.&nbsp; You can now easily use CFD simulations from&nbsp;Simcenter&nbsp;STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 to calibrate a multizonal&nbsp;gPROMS&nbsp;model. This improves modeling accuracy and eliminates uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/eaf5ad68-86dc-4596-8615-1f39cdd2622c-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spray dryer simulation using CFD to calibrate gPROMS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/multiscale-simulation-in-the-process-industry-better-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about leveraging multiscale simulation in the process industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\"><strong>Reduce computational cost for hybrid multiphase modeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With version 2020.3 we\u2019ve introduced an exciting new hybrid multiphase capability. This enables you to more&nbsp;efficiently simulate liquid flows&nbsp;in&nbsp;applications&nbsp;where flow breakup is present, such as&nbsp;vehicle water management&nbsp;or spray&nbsp;cooling. The VOF&nbsp;to&nbsp;Lagrangian&nbsp;transition model&nbsp;resolves the formation of droplets using a Volume of Fluid approach.&nbsp;To track these&nbsp;droplets, the model&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;switches to a&nbsp;Lagrangian&nbsp;method, significantly reducing computational expense and simulation turnaround time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/fbda5060-fe8a-4829-a689-199988b07423-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Efficient simulation of liquid flows with break-up: motor cooling, spray jet break-up and gearbox lubrication<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/affordable-accuracy-vof-to-lagrangian-resolved-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to achieve affordable accuracy with VOF to Lagrangian resolved transition modeling? Find out more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\"><strong>Design better engine combustion systems with liquid film modeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High fuel loading in Internal Combustion Engines may cause undesired liquid films to form on surfaces. With version 2020.3 you can now model this phenomenon with&nbsp;Simcenter&nbsp;STAR-CCM+ In-Cylinder Solution. This means better understanding of the performance impacts of high fuel loading, including emissions and pool fires, and leads to better combustion system design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/de9fab06-34b0-47e1-aa0b-6fab56fbf272-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Liquid film formation in a gasoline direct inject engine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/liquid-film-adding-realism-to-in-cylinder-simulations-in-simcenter-star-ccm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to run more realistic combustion engine in-cylinder simulations with liquid film modeling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\">Speed up simulations of free surface flows with droplets or bubbles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simcenter&nbsp;STAR-CCM+ 2020.3&nbsp;also introduces the mixture multiphase large-scale interface model: a new approach&nbsp;to simulate&nbsp;free-surface flows with droplets or bubbles for applications like gear lubrication. This&nbsp;approach&nbsp;removes&nbsp;the need to resolve all relevant scales in the mesh, bringing&nbsp;faster and more accurate&nbsp;answers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/10\/Gears-MMP-LSI.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gear box oil sloshing simulation using MMP-LSI.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/multiphase-flow-cfd-and-courant-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to speed up your free-surface flow simulations with MMP-LSI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009999\"><strong>Improve accuracy of unsteady RANS simulations at no additional cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the new scale-resolving hybrid turbulence model helps capture more small-scale turbulent structures in an unsteady RANS simulation. This means, for example, increased fidelity of your transient aerodynamics simulations without additional computational cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/8cd82fd6-88e9-47e7-a07b-96fdbfcb4488-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Increased fidelity of gas turbine simulations using the scale-resolving hybrid turbulence model.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/scale-resolving-hybrid-srh-turbulence-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about scale-resolving hybrid turbulence modeling<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#009999\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/product\/226870983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more information on all the new features or to download Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3, please visit the Support Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#004285\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/6725479236469063680\/\" target=\"_blank\">Join our live product release event of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2020.3 on November 5th, Live on LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/simcenter-star-ccm\/reviews?utm_source=review-widget\" title=\"Read reviews of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ on G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width\" style=\"max-width: 200px\" alt=\"Read Simcenter STAR-CCM+ reviews 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