Advanced Simulations#
This section covers sophisticated CFD applications and specialized physics simulations with Flow360. Here you’ll find guidance for complex flows, multiphysics coupling, and industry-specific simulation techniques that leverage the full power of the Flow360 solver.
Advanced techniques for external aerodynamics including high-lift configurations, transonic flows, and complex geometries.
Simulation of heat transfer phenomena including conjugate heat transfer and thermal fluid interactions.
Specialized methods for rotorcraft aerodynamics including rotating reference frames and blade element models.
Advanced simulations for compressors, turbines, and other rotating machinery with specialized boundary conditions.
Key Advanced Simulation Capabilities#
Multi-physics coupling for complex engineering problems
High-fidelity turbulence modeling including RANS and hybrid RANS-LES (DDES) approaches
Moving mesh techniques for dynamic simulations
Scale-resolving simulations for detailed flow physics
Specialized boundary conditions for industry applications
Performance optimization for large-scale simulations
When to Use Advanced Simulations#
These advanced simulation techniques are appropriate when:
Basic RANS simulations don’t capture the necessary physics
Your problem involves multiple coupled physical phenomena
You need high-fidelity results for critical engineering decisions
Your application requires specialized domain knowledge (rotorcraft, turbomachinery)
You’re working with complex geometries or flow conditions
You need to resolve detailed flow structures or acoustic phenomena
Prerequisites#
Before exploring these advanced topics, we recommend:
Familiarity with basic Flow360 simulation setup and execution
Understanding of CFD fundamentals and numerical methods
Experience with mesh generation for complex geometries
Knowledge of turbulence modeling concepts
Comfort with Python programming and Flow360’s API structure