The WingTail Calculator uses the vortex lattice method (based on vortex rings) for non-planar lifting surface analysis; a linear strength vortex panel methods for airfoil analysis; a novel solution of the ordinary differential equation form of the boundary layer equation for computing profile drag. The resulting formulation naturally treats cambered, tapered and twisted surfaces. WingTail can be used to solve problems related to wing and control surface sizing, aerodynamics loading (lift & drag forces), cross section shapes (airfoils), control surface placement and stability determination.

The seminar will discuss how to improve cooling system design by using Flowmaster and design optimization software iSIGHT in solving Engine Cooling, HVAC and Underhood air side problems. Dr Richard Sun of DaimlerChrysler will give the keynote address of how DaimlerChrysler utilizes these tools in their product development process. Design tools integration as well as application examples will be discussed in detail.

Places are limited so to reserve a place contact Sudhi Uppuluri on 001 734 779 1898 or auto-workshops@flowmaster.com.

ADFC is a GPL (GNU Public License) solver that performs fluid dynamic simulation on a computer, helping professionals and researchers that need a virtual wind tunnel for their work or research. The program is able to solve Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible viscous flow in 2D and 3D geometries.

This software tool provides much information about the cases it solves: speed field, pressure field, speed divergence, drag and lift coefficients, contaminant transport, pressure and speed gradient figures, turbulence distribution, particle tracing, and so on.

The meeting, which was held on May 19th in California, was a great success, with a lively discussion about the requirements and demands of the North American NAFEMS membership, as well as the wider analysis community.

This important designation assures Solid Edge customers CFdesign v7.0 provides the highest level integrated solution. Today’s announcement reaffirms the on-going partnership between Blue Ridge Numerics and Solid Edge to provide an integrated virtual prototyping solution.

“Our corporate mission has always been to empower product development teams with an affordable, easy-to-learn, easy-to-use CFD tool that is an extension of the 3D MCAD system,” stated Blue Ridge Numerics president, Ed Williams. “Solid Edge users want CFD that adds value during the early stages of the product development process. The Certified Select status is an important statement of commitment to a common vision shared by our companies and customers.”

This one-hour presentation will demonstrate the cost-effective use of CFD in a detailed 3-dimensional reacting flow analysis, thermal management, and simulation of LED system components

Dr. Ted Mihopoulos from Lumileds Lighting will describe examples of how FLUENT is used to develop understanding in the fundamental processes involved in the LED manufacturing processes. Fluent Inc. will discuss thermal modeling, and efficient cooling systems for LEDs using both passive, and active cooling.