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FloCAD
Features of FloCAD
- Generates
flow networks and calculates convective heat transfer factors
for input into SINDA/FLUINT.
- Postprocesses
temperatures, pressures, and flow rates for fast interpretation
and impressive presentations.
- Faster model
building and faster calculations than CFD mean more alternatives
can be investigated, sizing and sensitivities performed, and models
calibrated to tests.
- Access to
2D/3D thermal modeling unlike nongeometric FNM (fluid network
modeling).
- Automatic
connection and apportionment of convection links (FLUINT “ties”)
to thermal surfaces.
- Full access
to FLUINT fluid network modeling capabilities, with abbreviated
inputs for common components.
- Arbitrary
fluids including dry air, moist air (psychrometrics), water, water/glycol,
ammonia, and PAO. Accepts user-defined fluids as well.
- Enables concurrent
engineering for thermal analysts by providing full access to CAD-based
geometry and CAD model building methods without compromising good
modeling practices.
- Imports and
exports IGES and STEP CAD geometry.
- Uses CAD
geometry directly, or accepts snap-on thermal surfaces.
- Stretch and
reshape surfaces directly on the screen in addition to traditional
form-based inputs.
- Offers true
curved geometric surfaces: cones, spheres, etc. avoiding thousands
of tiny facets.
- Imports TRASYS,
TSS, STEP-TAS, and Nevada geometry models.
- User-defined
symbols and expressions add spreadsheet-like parametric modeling.
- Dynamic
link to SINDA/FLUINT for on-the-fly recalculations and access
to logic, parametrics, optimisation and statistical design.
- K-factor
resistance utility for common fittings.
- Helper utilities
for calculating flow lengths and flow areas.