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The Costs of CFD

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

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A $22B Empire Built on Fluid Dynamics

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.

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The Role of Simulation Service Providers

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.

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“Top 40” CFD Companies

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.

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Part 3: Semi-Comprehensive CFD Software

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.

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Part 2: Open Source CFD Software Packages

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.

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Part 1: CAD-Embedded CFD Solution

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.

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The Water Flower

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

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CFD Simulation: Set Up Your “Will It Float?”

While there are many tools that could help one answer the question as to whether a body will sink or float, perhaps none are as elegant and insightful as CFD. Today’s CFD software packages and methods have made it easier than ever to harness this powerful type of analysis.

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Improving Data Center Cooling Efficiency & PUE

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is being increasingly used in design of server rooms and data centers in order to improve reliability and increase energy efficiency. Engineers are gravitating to CFD because it allows for evaluating and improving air flow management strategies without having to build or install a prototype.

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Learn CFD Simulation Software & Get Started

If you are reading this, chances are you are just getting started with CFD. Here are a few straightforward and candid thoughts based on my 15 years of experience on things to consider as you move forward with CFD. I hope some of them can help you avoid bumps along the way.

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5 Ways to Improve Flow Design with Perforated Plates

The use of perforated plates in controlling fluid flow is widespread. They are one of our favorite flow control devices for many situations. Check out these 5 ways perforated plates can improve your flow designs.

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