SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Overview
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation: Advanced CFD for Smarter Engineering Design
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is a powerful Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution fully embedded within the SOLIDWORKS environment, designed to help engineers predict and optimize liquid and gas flow, heat transfer, and related forces.
Core Functionalities
Concurrent Engineering for Faster Innovation
- Delivers a "Concurrent CFD" approach that allows designers to perform fluid analysis and design modifications simultaneously within the same interface, significantly reducing development time.
High Accuracy with Reduced Complexity
- Utilizes advanced technology to achieve up to 98% accuracy in complex calculations while removing the traditional "guesswork" associated with CFD.
Automated Meshing & Built-in Intelligence
- Features Automated Boundary Meshing and an exclusive Turbulence Model that automatically determines laminar, transitional, and turbulent regimes, eliminating the need for a dedicated CFD specialist.
Seamless Integration & Data Integrity
- Works directly on native SOLIDWORKS geometry with no translation steps, ensuring 100% associativity with design changes and no loss of geometrical fidelity.
Comprehensive Optimization Tools
- Enables users to run multiple "what-if" scenarios and parametric studies directly within the CAD environment to find the most efficient design for pressure drop, thermal comfort, or aerodynamic performance.
Industry-Specific Modules
- Offers specialized add-ons for high-demand sectors
- - HVAC Module: Specialized tools for simulating advanced radiation, comfort parameters (PMV/PPD), and large-scale ventilation.
- - Electronic Cooling Module: Features a library of intelligent models for PCBs, heat pipes, and fans to ensure reliable thermal management in electronics.
Advanced Physics Capabilities
- Capable of simulating complex phenomena such as non-Newtonian liquids, supersonic flows, rotating machinery, and free-surface dynamics (e.g., liquid-gas interfaces).
Key Features
Works seamlessly with:
- Pressure Drop & Flow Distribution across valves, manifolds,impeller and piping systems.
- Aerodynamic & Hydrodynamic Analysis for lift, drag, and downforce on bodies
- Supersonic & Compressible Flow including shockwave transitions
- Rotating Equipment Analysis using sliding mesh or moving frames for pumps and fans.
- Mechanical Desktop
- Solid Edge
- Mechanical Desktop
- Autodesk Inventor
- And many other CAD systems
- Steady-State & Transient Thermal Analysis for solids and fluids.
- Conduction, Convection, & Radiation (including solar and surface-to-surface).
- Joule Heating calculations for electrical components.
- Heat Exchanger Efficiency and thermal stress coupling with FEA
- PCB & Component Level Analysis using Two-Resistor and IC models.
- Heat Pipe & Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) simulations.
- Fan Curve Characterization and optimization of airflow paths.
- Developed from years of Finite Element research
- Multi-point constraint equations for incompatible meshes
- Thermal Comfort Assessment (PMV/PPD) for occupied spaces.
- Contaminant & Tracer Gas Dispersion for laboratory or industrial safety.
- Ventilation & Air Conditioning Efficiency in large-scale buildings.
- Particle study Validation for airflow patterns and particle tracking
- Free Surface Flows for tank sloshing, filling, and open-channel dynamics.
- Non-Newtonian Fluid Analysis for polymers, blood, and food processing.
- Cavitation Prediction in high-speed pumps and impellers.
- Parametric "What-If" Studies to automate geometry and boundary condition variations.
- Goal-Driven OptimizationM for minimizing pressure drop or maximizing cooling.
- Direct CAD-CFD Integration for 100% associativity with SOLIDWORKS parts.
- Value Engineering to reduce material usage while maintaining flow performance.
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Design Reuse and Automation |
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Interference Check |
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Collaborate and Share CAD Data |
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Advanced CAD File Import/Export – 3D Interconnect |
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First Pass Analysis Tools – Simulation Xpress |
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Productivity Tools |
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SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard* |
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Design for Manufacturing |
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Xtended Reality (XR) Exporter |
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SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard* |
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CAD Libraries (SOLIDWORKS Toolbox) |
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Design for Cost & Estimation (SOLIDWORKS Costing) |
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ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (CircuitWorks™) |
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CAD Standards Checking |
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Automated Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis (TolAnalyst) |
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SOLIDWORKS File Management |
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Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D) |
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eDrawings® Professional |
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Time – Based Motion Analysis |
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Linear Static Analysis for Part and Assemblies |
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Routing of Pipes and Tubes |
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Routing of Rectangular and Other Sections |
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Advanced Surface Flattening |
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Assembly Level Cost Roll Up |
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Electrical Routing |
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Choosing the right SOLIDWORKS package depends on your design needs, team size, and project complexity.
From Standard to Premium, we help you identify the ideal solution that maximizes performance while staying within budget.
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