Overview

scFLOW is an advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software developed by Software Cradle, a division of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence. It utilizes unstructured mesh technology to accurately represent complex geometries, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including aerospace and automotive aerodynamics, fan and pump performance analysis, electronic device design, multiphase phenomena, and marine propeller cavitation. scFLOW offers a user-friendly preprocessor for generating high-quality polyhedral mesh elements and a robust solver that ensures stability and speed. Additionally, it supports co-simulation and chained simulations with other software like Marc, MSC Nastran, Adams, and Actran, enabling comprehensive multidisciplinary analyses involving fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, acoustics, and multibody dynamics.

Features and Capabilities

• Polyhedral Mesher: scFLOW's polyhedral mesher enhances computational stability and accuracy by creating polyhedral elements. The preprocessor allows users to generate elements based on a target number and automatically refines elements near walls where flow changes are significant. It also enables specification of mesh size for each part or region.
• Free Surface Simulation: The software can simulate free surface flows under both steady-state and transient conditions, accommodating applications such as fluid-structure interactions and multiphase flow analyses.
• Multiphase Flow Analysis: scFLOW supports the simulation of multiphase flows, including dispersed phases like droplets or bubbles, which is essential for processes such as mixing, spray dynamics, solidification, melting, boiling, and condensation.
• Co-Simulation Capabilities: The software facilitates co-simulation with other engineering tools, allowing for integrated analyses that encompass fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, acoustics, and multibody dynamics. This feature is particularly beneficial for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• User-Friendly Preprocessor: scFLOW includes a preprocessor designed to assist users of all levels in generating high-quality polyhedral mesh elements and constructing complex models, streamlining the setup process for simulations.
• Robust Solver: The software's solver ensures stability and speed, enabling efficient computation of fluid dynamics simulations across various applications.
• Advanced Visualization Tools: scFLOW offers advanced visualization capabilities, including the ability to animate flow patterns and analyze results in detail, aiding in the interpretation and presentation of simulation outcomes.
• Comprehensive CAD Integration: The software supports a wide range of CAD data interfaces, including Parasolid, STEP, JT, STL, IGES, ACIS, and various versions of CATIA, Creo Elements/Pro, SOLIDWORKS, NX, Solid Edge, Inventor, and more, facilitating seamless integration into existing design workflows.
• High-Performance Computing Support: scFLOW is optimized for high-performance computing environments, allowing for the efficient handling of large and complex simulations, thereby reducing computation times and enhancing productivity.
• Customization and Scripting: The software provides scripting capabilities, enabling users to automate tasks, customize workflows, and extend functionality to meet specific project requirements.