FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is a branch of continuum mechanics which deals with fluid flows and associated phenomena like momentum, heat, and mass transfer within them.
CFD offers the ability to visualize flows that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Particularly in industrial processes where flow occurs within non-transparent metallic ducts and vessels, CFD becomes indispensable for gaining insights into flow behavior and identifying associated challenges.
- Defining the flow problem or stating the problem
- Preparing and cleaning the geometry (pre-processing)
- Creating a mesh for the flow domain (pre-processing)
- Defining appropriate boundary conditions (pre-processing)
- Executing the simulation until convergence (processing)
- Analyzing and interpreting the results after simulation (post-processing)
Meshing involves partitioning the flow volume into smaller control volumes. It’s important to note that finer meshes require more computation time, but they yield higher-quality CFD results.
FEA stands for ‘Finite Element Analysis,’ which involves mechanical analysis related to the behavior of materials under applied forces.
No, CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) are not the same. CFD focuses on simulating fluid flows and related phenomena, while FEA is used to analyze the behavior of materials and structures under various mechanical loads.
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) uses the Finite Volume Method (FVM), while FEA (Finite Element Analysis) employs mathematical techniques to solve equations for analyzing structures and materials.
