STAR-CCM+ v5.06: Now with Discrete Element Modeling.

New York and London. October 29, 2010

The introduction of a new Discrete Element Modeling capability into the latest release of CD-adapco's multi-disciplinary engineering software STAR-CCM+ adds the ability to simulate bulk material handling and granular flows. In addition, STAR-CCM+ v5.06 includes a broad range of new features and improvements, including more than 200 customer enhancement requests.

The Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) can be used to simulate the motion of a large number of interacting discrete particles, such as thegranular flow of Sand, Food particles, Metal powders, Capsules and Slurries. DEM tracks the interaction between every particle in a numerically efficient manner, modeling contact forces and energy transfer due to collision and conductive and radiative heat transfer between particles. STAR-CCM+ is the first commercial engineering simulation tool to include a DEM capability that is fully coupled with numerical flow simulation in a single software environment.

Potential industrial applications of DEM include:

* Mining:
Transport of granular materials
Rock mechanics
* Oil and Gas:
Transport through pipes
* Pharmaceuticals:
Tablet coating
Mixing
Packing
* Agriculture and Food Production:
Hoppers
Conveyors

Improved CAD integration
STAR-CCM+ v5.06 also includes new CAD clients for CATIA V5, Solidworks, Pro/E and NX. Each of these STAR-CCM+ CAD clients enables engineers and designers to manage multi-disciplinary engineering simulation from the comfort of their chosen CAD environment, an approach that delivers a number of compelling benefits over the traditional simulation process:

1. Communication between various members of a project team is enhanced, as designers and engineers can share models and results.
2. The simulation is directly associated with the geometry, enabling parametric “what-if” design evaluations
3. Associativity with parametric CAD models allows easy modification of parts without the need to redefine units, materials or boundary conditions, saving time and improving productivity.

Co-simulation with Abaqus FEA from SIMULIA
Although STAR-CCM+ offers a comprehensive suite of multiphysics capabilities, there are occasions in which it is beneficial to tightly couple with a third party simulation tool, such as Abaqus, WAVE, OLGA and GT-Power. For the first time STAR-CCM+ v5.06 includes direct connection to Abaqus FEA, delivering fully coupled, two-way, fluid-structure interaction. Using direct co-simulation coupling provides efficiency and reduced overhead associated with tasks such as file-based coupling or use of external middleware software. The direct coupling between STAR-CCM+ and Abaqus will bring fluid-structure-thermal calculations within the reach of all simulation engineers, making FSI a standard part of the engineering design process.

Aeroacoustic Far Field Propagation
CD-adapco is committed to expanding and enhancing the aeroacoustic capabilities in STAR-CCM+. The new release includes far field propagation using the Ffowcs Williams-Hawkins method. This method, coupled with the already extensive analysis tools, provides a complete feature set for aeroacoustic analysis in STAR-CCM+.

Try it today
For complete information on all new features in STAR-CCM+ v5.06 or to download it today please visit CD-adapco’s user services site or contact your local office.

About CD-adapco
CD-adapco is the world's largest independent CFD focused CAE provider. Our core products are the technology-leading simulation packages, STAR-CCM+ and STAR-CD. The scope of our activities, however, extends well beyond CFD software development to encompass a wide range of CAE engineering services in fluid dynamics, heat transfer and structural engineering. Our ongoing mission is to "inspire innovation and reduce costs through the application of engineering simulation software and services."

A privately owned company, CD-adapco has maintained 16% organic year-on-year growth over the last 5 years. CD-adapco employs over 400 talented individuals, working at 21 different offices across the globe.

Lauren Gautier
lauren.gautier@us.cd-adapco.com
60 Broadhollow Road
Melville
NY 11747
USA

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