Best CFD package for Aeroelasticity.
Best CFD package for Aeroelasticity.
(OP)
Hi,
I've been working with structures with Abaqus for 5 years, now I'm starting to do a research about wind generators blades and I need to work hard with fluid-structure interaction problems.
As far as I know, the CFD codes usually work together with a structural solver to solve the coupled problem (Ansys-Fluent, for example).
I have some good experience with Abaqus, Nastran and Ls Dyna.
Does anyone has a recommendation about what CFD package is the best for dealing with fluid-structure interactions?
Thanks very much.
Martin
I've been working with structures with Abaqus for 5 years, now I'm starting to do a research about wind generators blades and I need to work hard with fluid-structure interaction problems.
As far as I know, the CFD codes usually work together with a structural solver to solve the coupled problem (Ansys-Fluent, for example).
I have some good experience with Abaqus, Nastran and Ls Dyna.
Does anyone has a recommendation about what CFD package is the best for dealing with fluid-structure interactions?
Thanks very much.
Martin





RE: Best CFD package for Aeroelasticity.
I've only looked at brochures and their online demos, but it looks slick. I'd definitely check into it. If you do check into it, please post back here on what you've found out.
http://www.comsol.com/products/
RE: Best CFD package for Aeroelasticity.
I've looked at it, seems it has a great potential. But it don't seem to manage big models.
I'll look at it better and then I'll post again...
May be explicit coupled fluid-structure is a possibility?
Thanks ver much btrueblood.
RE: Best CFD package for Aeroelasticity.
Yes, explicit fluid-structure coupling is embedded in the CFD simulation package.