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SOLIDWORKS Sustainability_2014

SOLIDWORKS Sustainability_2014

SOLIDWORKS Sustainability_2014

Product catalog summary
Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software integrated within the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD environment. It allows engineers to virtually test and optimize designs, reducing risks and accelerating product development.

Key Features and Capabilities
  • Concurrent Engineering: Enables product engineers to perform CFD analysis within the familiar SOLIDWORKS environment, facilitating informed design decisions.
  • Intuitive CFD Simulation: Offers advanced geometry meshing, solution convergence, and automatic flow regime determination, making it accessible to both product engineers and CFD experts.
  • Complex Flow Analysis: Allows examination of complex flows, turbulence detection, and optimization of flow conditions to meet design goals.
  • Thermal Management: Visualizes temperature distribution, simulates convection, conduction, and radiation effects, and optimizes thermal performance of electronic components.
  • Electronic Cooling Module: Provides models for electronic cooling applications, including fans, heat sinks, and thermoelectric coolers.
  • HVAC Application Module: Assesses thermal comfort and air quality in various environments using parameters like PMV, PPD, and ADPI.

System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7 or 8 (x64 preferred)
  • 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 enabling engineers to tackle complex fluid dynamics and thermal challenges. It supports innovation by reducing the need for physical prototypes and providing valuable insights through powerful visualization tools.
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SOLIDWORKS Sustainability_2014-1

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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