Citation
(2008), "STAR-CD V4.04: the power of integration", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 80 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2008.12780bad.010
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
STAR-CD V4.04: the power of integration
Article Type: Equipment From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 80, Issue 2.
CD-adapco have announced the release of STAR-CD V4.04, marking its third major product release. STAR-CD V4.04 joins the recently released STAR-CCM+V2.10 and STAR- CAD Series V4.14.
According to VP of product management, Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, the release of new versions of all three major products is testament to CD- adapco's Power of Integration:
“Integration is a common theme running through all of our products: the STAR-CAD Series integrates industrial strength flow and thermal technology into CAD and PLM environments; STAR-CCM+offers a single integrated process from 3D-CAD geometry to the CFD solution; and STAR-CD provides an integrated platform for flow, thermal and stress analysis.”
“The release of new versions of all our products required an integrated effort across the whole of CD-adapco, and demonstrates commitment at every level towards delivering the best-in-class CAE technology for our users and partners.”
Since, its first release 20 years ago, STAR-CD has established a reputation for versatility and is unrivalled in its ability to efficiently tackle problems involving multi-physics phenomena. More than just a CFD code, STAR- CD is an integrated CAE platform for performing powerful multi-physics simulations, including: combustion; multiphase flow; heat transfer; conjugate heat transfer; melting and solidification; and stress.
In STAR-CD V4.04, this reputation is further enhanced with the introduction of many new capabilities, including:
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A new version of pro-STAR that utilizes an advanced Graphic User Interface and offers solid improvements in usability and speed.
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Improved capabilities for melting and solidification, which is now integrated with the stress analysis capability, allowing the prediction of residual stresses in the solidified phase.
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The introduction of new physical modelling capabilities including liquid film stripping.
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A mesh morphing capability that simplifies moving mesh simulations, fluid-structure-interaction calculations and optimisation studies.
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Greater reliability and improved speed of the solver, resulting in significant decreases in run time.
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Integration of the latest state-of-the- art STAR-CCM+meshing technology including the class leading surface wrapper and polyhedral mesher.
Offshore structures, pharmaceuticals, power generation, rail, turbomachinery and specialised mechanical engineering applications.
Details available from: CD-adapco, Tel:+44 (0) 207 471 6200.