New Fluent for CATIA V5 Extends CFD Modeling Capability

By DE Editors

ANSYS, Inc. (Southpointe, PA) released version 4.0 of its FLUENT for CATIA V5 rapid flow modeling software, which offers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology to engineers working within Dassault Systemes CATIA V5 software environment.

This release of FLUENT for CATIA V5 adds new physics models to its analysis capabilities that extend the types of products for which performance optimization is possible.

One new key feature is species transport model in version 4.0 that allows the modeling of mixtures of fluids with different properties. This expands the types of equipment that can be optimized to include paint mixers, fire risk detection, airplane cabin ventilation, water treatment systems and the dispersion of exhaust gases.

Another new key feature is the new cavitation modeling feature that lets users predict when cavitation may occur in a variety of systems. It allows performance optimization of fuel injectors used in car and motorcycle engines. It also lets users see when cavitation may occur in rotating pumps, enabling them to make design modifications to reduce the blade erosion that may result.

Version 4.0 lets users add multiple symmetry planes without the need to modify original geometry, saving time while creating the model and when performing the calculations. A new algorithm builds prismatic boundary layer meshes next to solids to increase the simulation accuracy. Other improvements include an optimized memory management system to handle large models efficiently and options exist to let users easily control the initial conditions for unsteady calculations.

For details on Version 4.0 of FLUENT for CATIA V5, contact ANSYS,  Inc.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.