FluidConnection

FluidConnection is ideally suited to automate CFD simulation processes improving the efficiency of product development. It is designed to work with, not replace, existing engineering software tools and supports major CAD and CFD applications. The innovative abstract modelling concept of FluidConnection combined with automatic mesh generation reduces non-value-added activities to an absolute minimum. Authoring and testing of abstract models is usually done by CFD experts. The automatic process of applying these models to any suitable CAD model does not require a simulation expert to ensure quality results, e.g. they can easily be performed by CAD designers whenever a change of the CAD model requires verification through a CFD simulation.

Abstract Models

Similar to the problem definition in a traditional CFD pre-processor, Abstract Models define all aspects of a CFD simulation, but do this in an object-oriented way and without the need for a specific geometry (or shape). This shape-independence makes Abstract Models re-usable whenever the same type of analysis is performed. When a user initiates a simulation, parameters contained in Abstract Models, like volume and boundary conditions, are automatically applied to the currently present CAD instance.

Automatic Mesh Generation

Mesh generation in FluidConnection is performed through functionality of the CAD system that created the CAD model. This means that no geometry conversion is necessary, which ensures very reliable mesh generation without "manual" user interaction. Available meshing features include among other options the creation of boundary layers, enforcement of maximum cell size and deletion of "sliver faces" to avoid discontinuity in mesh size.