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Acfd Review Abaqus
Acfd Review Abaqus
Numerical Architecture:
Abaqus is based on hybrid finite-volume and finite-element method [1]
The Abaqus-CFD FSI capability uses a staggered approach to solve fluid-structure interaction problems [5]
Weakness:
Abaqus 6.14-2 student edition is available online for free with a maximum no. of nodes limitation of 10,000 nodes
http://academy.3ds.com/software/simulia/abaqus-student-edition/
User-Base:
• Used in Automotive Industries for flow analysis in Engines, Disc Brakes, ABS etc. [1]
• Used in Gas Power Industries for analysis of Pipelines, Heat Exchangers etc. [1]
• The Pre-processor in Abaqus is similar to Fluent, hence it is easier to figure out for someone with Fluent experience
• It is user-friendly, being a new user I was able to quickly figure it out using the online tutorials when compared to
other software which I tried such as Open Source CFD.
[1] http://imechanica.org/files/CFD.pdf
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaqus
[3] http://www.3ds.com/products-services/simulia/academics/
[4] http://www.3ds.com/products-services/simulia/products/abaqus/abaquscfd/
[5] http://www.3ds.com/fileadmin/PRODUCTS/SIMULIA/PDF/tech-briefs/Cross-Fluid-Structure-Interaction-with-Abaqus-
FLUENT-05.pdf