Ever watched a complex CFD simulation crawl, or an FDS fire model take hours longer than you’d hoped? You might immediately blame your CPU’s clock speed or the amount of RAM you have. While these are certainly important, there’s a hidden hero in your computer’s architecture that plays a monumental Read more…
For engineers and researchers relying on explicit dynamic finite element analysis, OpenRADIOSS is a powerful and increasingly popular open-source software choice. But how well does such complex software scale in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment, especially when leveraging the elasticity of the cloud? We dive into recent tests conducted on Read more…
Recently, the engineering community was treated to an insightful live session on YouTube titled “The Power of Open Source CFD in Engineering,” featuring esteemed guests Dr. Henry Weller and Dr. Jenya Collings from CFD Direct, the driving force behind OpenFOAM®, alongside Jousef Murad from cloudHPC. This discussion delved deep into the transformative Read more…
Cranes: they are the silent, towering workhorses of our modern world. From constructing skyscrapers that pierce the clouds to loading vital cargo in bustling ports, their presence is indispensable. But behind their impressive lifting capacity lies a complex world of engineering challenges. One of the most critical, yet often underestimated, Read more…
Tired of spending hours manually post-processing your simulation results? Do you find yourself repeating the same steps every time you need to visualize your data from OpenFOAM, VTK, VTM, or MED files? Well, say goodbye to tedious tasks and hello to streamlined efficiency with CloudHPC’s automated post-processing workflow! CloudHPC is Read more…
The oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries heavily rely on aging infrastructure operating under demanding conditions. Ensuring the integrity of these assets is paramount, and API 579-1/ASME Fitness-For-Service (FFS) provides a robust framework for evaluating the structural integrity of in-service components with flaws. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is Read more…
Fire. It’s a powerful and destructive force, and understanding how structures behave under its intense heat is crucial for ensuring safety and minimizing damage. This is where fire resistance testing and simulation come into play. One of the most widely recognized standards for fire resistance testing is ISO 834, and Read more…
Yesterday, Fire Models released FDS 6.10.0, the newest version of the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)! This release is packed with improvements, bug fixes, and exciting new features that will help you take your fire modeling to the next level. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights, drawing from Read more…
For simulating turbomachinery like Pelton turbines, a stationary mesh just won’t cut it. We need to account for the actual rotation of the rotor to accurately capture the fluid dynamics. That’s where dynamicMeshDict in OpenFOAM comes into play! This powerful tool allows us to define and control the motion of Read more…
In the world of engineering simulation, understanding how materials behave under extreme conditions is crucial. From designing safer vehicles to predicting the effects of explosions, simulating high-speed events like impact and explosions requires specialized tools. Enter OpenRadioss, a powerful and versatile explicit Finite Element Method (FEM) solver, and its ability to Read more…
