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FLOW-3D v12.0 Gets All

Sedimental

Greater accuracy and usability comes to flagship CFD

program.

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Phillip Keane  Mar 21, 2019 ~3 mins

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Flow Science, Inc. announced a major release of its CFD software

FLOW-3D (v.12.0)
The new release features significant upgrades to the GUI, which
allows implified model setup and an enhanced user experience. In
addition, FLOW-3D v12.0 features a new Immersed Boundary
Method, and a sludge settling model.

Sludge simulator 2019. (Image courtesy of Flow Science.)

“FLOW-3D v12.0 includes new features and developments in both the

solver and the user interface. But without a doubt, the rejuvenation
of the user interface steals the show. The UI modernization couples a
new look with numerous optimizations under the hood for a much-
improved user experience,” said Amir Isfahani, CEO of Flow Science.
“With version 12.0, we are laying the groundwork for a sophisticated
user interface that will serve as the foundation for more application-
specific CFD products in the pipeline. Stay tuned for those.”
FLOW-3D v12.0’s Enhanced Features
So, in summary, the most significant enhancements in the latest
release are:
Immersed Boundary Method

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Accurate prediction of forces and energy losses is crucial to the

success of modeling many engineering problems involving flows
around solid bodies. The release of FLOW-3D v12.0 features a new
ghost-cell based Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) designed for
such problems. IBM provides a more accurate solution near walls for
internal and external flows, improving the calculation of drag and
lift forces.
Two-field temperature for the two-fluid model
The two-fluid heat transfer model has been extended to separate
energy transport equations for each fluid. Now, each fluid has its
own temperature variables, which improves the accuracy of the heat
and mass transfer solutions near the interface. Heat transfer at the
interface is now controlled by a user-defined heat transfer coefficient
that can be a tabular function of time.
Steady-state accelerator for free surface flows
The steady-state accelerator quickens the approach to a steady-state
solution. This is achieved by damping small-amplitude gravity and
capillary surface waves, and is applicable only to free surface flows.
You can find out more details on the FLOW-3D blog.
Sludge settling model
The new sludge settling model, a valuable addition for municipal
applications and people who like to watch sludge simulations (who
doesn’t?) enables users to model the solid waste dynamics in water
treatment tanks and clarifiers. Unlike the drift-flux model, where the
settling velocity is a function of the droplet size of the dispersed
phase, with this model the settling velocity is a function of sludge
concentration and can be input in both functional and tabular form.
Sediment scour model

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The sediment transport and erosion model has been overhauled to

enhance its accuracy and stability. In particular, the mass
conservation for sediment species has been greatly improved.
You can see the sludge settling model at work in the video below.
Sludge Settling Model | FLOW-3D HYDRO

If you’d like to know more about the latest release of FLOW-3D, then
you can read more about it over at the company's website.
Also, FLOW-3Dwill be showing a live webinar on April 4, 2019, to
demonstrate its new release. You can register for it at this link.

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