A technical deep dive into creating conformal solid-fluid interfaces using snappyHexMesh and SALOME. Introduction In the world of Computational Fluid Dynamics with OpenFOAM, moving from single-phase fluid flow to Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) is a significant step up in complexity. CHT involves the coupled simulation of heat transfer between a Read more
When designing buildings, ensuring the structure can withstand a fire for a specified duration is paramount. This validation often hinges on understanding how the surrounding air temperature will evolve over time—a process often simplified by standard temperature curves. The most globally recognized standard for this is the ISO 834 standard Read more
When you use FEA (like with Calculix or OpenRadioss) on a pressure vessel, you get a full, complex distribution of stress through the wall thickness. However, global design codes like ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 2 (Design-by-Analysis) and EN 13445 classify stresses into categories based on how they contribute to Read more
The path to optimized turbomachinery, like the turbofan impeller shown, traditionally involves computationally expensive simulations. However, a recent project by CFD FEA SERVICE SRL demonstrates how integrating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with Machine Learning (ML) AI can dramatically accelerate the design process and yield superior results. 🛠️ The Design of Read more
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become indispensable in designing turbomachinery, enabling engineers to analyze complex flow phenomena and optimize components like fans and impellers. Modern CFD algorithms allow for running advanced transient analyses with sophisticated turbulence modeling, such as hybrid RANS/LES, demanding substantial computational resources. Optimization studies, like the one Read more
Understanding pedestrian movement, especially in emergency scenarios, is crucial for public safety. How quickly can a building be evacuated? Where are bottlenecks likely to occur? These are questions that JuPedSim, a powerful pedestrian dynamics simulator, helps us answer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the core components of a JuPedSim Read more
We are thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our cloudHPC platform with the introduction of new GPU-equipped instances. This release marks a major milestone in our commitment to providing powerful and flexible high-performance computing solutions for our users. By integrating NVIDIA T4 GPUs, cloudHPC now offers enhanced capabilities for Read more
Engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and that often means tackling complex simulations that demand immense computational power. In the world of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), one of the most powerful tools available is the SU2 software suite. But even with state-of-the-art software, a fundamental challenge remains: Read more
Modern Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) algorithms are capable of running transient analyses with advanced turbulence modeling, making them popular for designing turbomachinery. However, achieving a higher level of accuracy and running multiple analyses simultaneously for optimization requires a complete High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. The challenge is compounded by the continuous Read more
We are thrilled to share the presentation we gave at the Southern European Summer School on Fire Dynamics Modeling 2025, organized by Professionisti Antincendio. Our talk, “Mesh Scalability and Computing,” explores a crucial topic for anyone working with engineering simulations: how to optimize performance and reduce computation time. As engineers, Read more