Ever feel like running CFD simulations is just a matter of clicking the right buttons in the right order? Is the best CFD engineer simply a meticulous 'box-checker'? The perception that CFD is a rigid, purely technical, and procedural task where creativity has little role. While a systematic approach is vital, true mastery and impactful results in CFD come from a blend of technical proficiency AND significant creativity, intuition, and a willingness to take calculated risks. Being just a box-checker limits your ability to solve truly novel or complex problems.

What are the physics behind throwing a football? The central discovery is that even the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, cannot throw a perfect spiral; his long passes exhibit a slight wobble and curve to the right. However, these are not flaws but are fundamental to the physics of an accurate throw.

Is CFD really that hard to learn? Uncover the truth behind the steep learning curve. We explore the key challenges—from complex physics to demanding software—and provide a roadmap for how any engineer can master Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Discover the latest industry-specific enhancements in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2502. From EV battery cooling and aerodynamics in automotive to high-speed flight, multiphase flow, and marine hydrodynamics, explore how CFD advancements drive innovation across key engineering sectors

What if a homemade air-filter could have a huge impact on your child’s school? We set out to discover if these easy to make Comparetto Cubes can actually decrease virus transmission rates.

Deaerators present an obvious challenge to CFD technology due to the complex interactions between steam, water and surrounding air.

A Guide to Estimating the Organizational Costs of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulations

At this point Dyson made what could have been a strategic error; he took his invention to the incumbents in hopes of a licensing deal. Hoover, Electrolux and a few other domestic appliance companies were shown the details of the design and test results, but, luckily for Dyson, declined. They were so heavily invested in the “razor and blade” business model that they failed to recognize the potential.

The adoption of digital, or virtual, prototyping strategies is determining the winners and losers of today’s competitive markets. Yet adoption is constrained by personnel expertise availability. This article addresses the role of external simulation service providers in a corporate simulation strategy.

Finding the right CFD consultant for your project can be challenging. It is smart to evaluate all of your options and it can be difficult to identify CFD consultants that have the experience and capabilities required for your project.

Take a look at the results from our CFD User Software Survey. 624 CFD software users responded to our survey request providing information on how they use CFD.

The world is full of great rivalries at the top tiers of competition. It is no different in the world of CFD simulation where Fluent and STAR-CCM+, and before that STAR-CD, have been battling for market leadership for over 20 years.

This is Part 3 of 5 in our CFD Software Comparison Series. In this section, we’re discussing software packages that strive to be comprehensive, multi-physics tools but, in our opinion, fall just a little short in some respect.

This is Part 2 of 5 in our CFD Software Comparison Series. There are many advantages to using open-source software. In addition to being free to use and distribute, open-source software provides users the license to modify source code as-needed.

This is Part 1 of 5 in our CFD Software Comparison Series. Never-minding that CAD integration is not the utopia that software marketeers make it out to be, these tools have been adopted by thousands of users and are popular with companies developing fluid-related products on modest budgets.

With over 200 CFD related software packages out there, trying to identify which is the right tool for your job can be overwhelming. That is why we've written this review based on first hand experience with many of the codes discussed here.

Co-sourcing is increasingly recognized as the most efficient means of building specialist teams able to handle complex, engineering projects. Here we explore the cost savings associated with co-sourcing CFD simulation workloads.

I don't know about The 12 Tanks Puzzle being a "genius test", but you can test your fluid dynamics intuition against our CFD simulations.

Every few months or so, some awesome flow visualization makes its way into mainstream culture. The latest is the “water flower.”

DEM is a method for tracking and simulating the complex interactions of sand modelling consisting of thousands of discrete particles.