Flow Science, Inc. software

Flow Science - High Performance Compute Clusters

FLOW-3D/MP enables engineers to take advantage of the power of FLOW-3D on high-performance compute clusters to tackle problems with very large domains or long runtimes. Hybrid parallelization of the FLOW-3D solver uses both Message Passing Interface (MPI) and OpenMP to achieve maximum parallelization and utilization of the underlying multi-core cluster architecture. FLOW-3D/MP offers significant performance advantage and reduced runtimes which results in shorter design cycles and an opportunity to do a comprehensive parametric study within their design cycles. All this can be achieved while retaining the accuracy offered by FLOW-3D.

Flow Science - Droplet/Bubble Source Model for CFD Software

The new droplet\/bubble source model allows either spherical droplets or bubbles to be emitted at defined intervals from a point source. This source can be either stationary or its motion can be defined in a tabular fashion. The initial velocity of the droplet or bubble can also be defined in three dimensions. All physical models are compatible with this model so that typical applications such as porous media flow, evaporation\/solidification, and surface tension can be simulated. In this example, a droplet source moves in a circular pattern while ejecting droplets downward at a velocity of 10 m\/s into a porous medium to create a ring-shaped design.

Flow Science - Advanced Simulation Software

An advanced simulation software, FLOW-3D AM analyzes and predicts melt-pool dynamics and solidification in AM processes such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED). Built on a robust CFD engine, FLOW-3D AM incorporates high-fidelity solutions for conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer, laser and particle physics, and Marangoni effects for predicting complex phenomenon at the micro and meso scales.

FLOW-3D CAST

Flow Science - High Pressure Die Casting Workspace

The High Pressure Die Casting Workspace is an intuitive modeling environment designed to help engineers successfully model high pressure die casting applications with FLOW-3D CAST. Full control of shot sleeve motion, combined with advanced die thermal control, machine parameter modeling, and accurate resolution of fill and backpressure conditions make FLOW-3D CAST the reference solution for the most demanding HPDC simulation needs. In addition to advanced porosity prediction and post-processing functionalities, the HPDC Workspace includes a state-of-the-art chemistry-based solidification and material strength model for Al-Si and Al-Cu based alloys.

Flow Science - Tilt Pour Casting Workspace

In this FLOW-3D CAST simulation of an 8-cavity tilt pour casting, A356 aluminum is poured at 738 C by rotating the mold from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation over 18 seconds. The H13 steel mold is thermally prepared by simulating 5 cycles of fill/solidify/spray cooling using FLOW-3D CAST’s thermal die cycling model.