I am a beginner and has very little idea on the software part of analysis. I just need an expert opinion and direction on this. By advantageous I meant, accurate and precise and by easier I meant direct to the point with a friendly User Interface. I would also like to know opinions on PRO-E and CATIA.
Hi, concerned as the CFD software, Ansys-Fluent maybe a good choice for you, due to its convenience and strong availability. It consists of lots of models, such as turbulence, two-phases flow, combustion etc. you can find the detailed introduction at its online website.
Any of the major commercial software packages will be what you're looking for. Unfortunately, your access will be limited based on what your university has available.
Off the top of my head, Altair Acusolve (FEM), ANSYS CFX (FEM-FVM hybrid), ANSYS Fluent (FVM), CD-Adapco Star-CCM+ (FVM) will be the major packages worth looking into. Most of my experience is with Star-CCM+, but honestly any of them will be useful for what you're looking for.
But, I would recommend you look into learning how to use OpenFOAM. This code is open-source and will force to learn more about the concepts of CFD than point and clicking to get results.
PRo-E and CATIA are CAD packages, not sure what you're looking for there.
Hi! My suggestation is ANSYS package. CFX in Ansys is comparatively easier and user friendly package. Also it a powerful tool for fluid flow and two phase flow simulations. You can find enough video tutorials in youtube for it. Also Ansys CFX guide can help you alot on theory, modeling and tutorials. Depending on your priority you can focus on the analysis technique.
Regarding the CAD software, Pro-E or Catia. Pro-E has little odd kind of user interface whereas CATIA is very user friendly. Pro-E is easier to learn compared to Catia. Moreover Catia has very robust operational capability. You can work on surface very easily and latter change it to solid. For creating domains to use in CFD study Catia will be very helpful. For many CAD operations, you can find macros which will ease you work. Hence, my strong recommendation is Catia. You can find enough tutorials uploaded on youtube for both of these. Thank you
Thanks for your answer Mr.Zegao Yin, Lane Carasik and Ravi Koirala. And, Mr. Lane Carasik, I just wanted to know which CAD package is better among the two.
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