SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION

Product catalog summary

Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool integrated within the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD environment. It allows engineers to virtually test and develop new designs, accelerating product innovation by providing insights into how products will behave in real-world conditions.

Key Features and Capabilities

Concurrent Engineering: Enables product engineers to perform CFD analysis concurrently with design, enhancing informed decision-making.
Intuitive Interface: Offers powerful CFD capabilities without requiring advanced expertise, making it accessible to both product engineers and CFD specialists.
Advanced Analysis: Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and fluid forces, allowing engineers to evaluate the impact of liquid or gas flow on product performance.

Flow and Thermal Analysis

Complex Flow Evaluation: Analyzes complex flows through parametric analysis, detects turbulence, and assesses the impact of different components like impellers and fans.
Thermal Management: Visualizes temperature distribution, simulates convection, conduction, and radiation effects, and optimizes thermal performance of electronic components using the Electronic Cooling Module.

Applications and Modules

Electronic Cooling Module: Provides models for electronic cooling applications, including fans, heat sinks, and thermoelectric coolers.
HVAC Application Module: Assesses thermal comfort levels and air quality in various environments using parameters like Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Air Diffusion Performance Index (ADPI).

Visualization and Reporting Tools

Results Visualization: Utilizes section or surface plots, compares fluid flow results, and exports data to Microsoft Excel for detailed analysis.
3D Communication: Communicates CFD results in 3D using SOLIDWORKS eDrawings.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 7 or 8 (preferably x64)
RAM: Minimum 2 GB (8 to 16 GB recommended)
Disk Space: Minimum 50 GB free
Processor: Intel or AMD (4 to 8 cores recommended)
Additional Software: Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting

Conclusion
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation enhances productivity and efficiency by allowing engineers to tackle complex design challenges, reduce prototype cycles, and optimize product performance through advanced CFD analysis.

Catalog excerpts

SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION GET ENGINEERING INSIGHTS WITH CONCURRENT CFD ANALYSIS FOR MARKET WINNING INNOVATION SOPHISTICATED SIMULATION IS NO LONGER JUST FOR SPECIALISTS “What if?” It’s the inspiration that fuels innovation—and with SOLIDWORKS® Flow Simulation software, you remove the risk and replace it with a 3D workspace to virtually test your new ideas, develop new designs, and help accelerate your products to market.

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“Using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, we were able to challenge some fundamental ideas about design and dramatically boost performance, improving efciency by 25 percent.” — Travis Kenworthy, Engineer , ClearStream Environmental, Inc Concurrent engineering for more informed design SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation gives product engineers access to powerful CFD (computational uid dynamics) analysis capabilities that help enable them to speed up product innovation. Leveraging the familiar SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD environment, this extensive technology isn’t just about making sure your product works, it’s about understanding...

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“SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation not only improves our productivity and efciency, but also lets us tackle heat transfer challenges that we would not be able to resolve without it.” — Bernd Knab, Development Manager, POLYRACK Tech-Group Optimize the thermal performance of your PCBs and electronic components You can perform component thermal analysis on designs incorporating printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronics with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation and the Electronic Cooling Module. The Electronic Cooling Module features a comprehensive set of intelligent models in addition to the core SOLIDWORKS...

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Windows 7® (preferably x64) or Windows 8 • Utilize Section or Surface plots to study the distribution of resultant values, including velocity, pressure, vorticity, temperature, and mass fraction • Compare the Fluid Flow results for various congurations with the Compare Mode • Measure results at any location with the Point, Surface, and Volume Parameter tool • Graph results variation along any SOLIDWORKS sketch • List results and automatically export data to Microsoft® Excel® • Communicate your CFD results in 3D with SOLIDWORKS eDrawings® SOLIDWORKS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION...

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