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CFD packages

CFD packages

CFD packages

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Is it possible to download any simple CFD packages from the net and if so, what kind of limitations are there?

RE: CFD packages

I suggest you take a look at www.cfd-online.com for freeware/shareware and trial versions of commerical cfd codes.

RE: CFD packages

I've tried a few of the more inexpensive CFD programs for airfoil/wing work, and my opinion is they aren't there yet. Klugy, non-user friendly, and questionable results has been my experience so far.

If you're serious, talk to Fluent.

RE: CFD packages

You have to be careful with CFD software because I don`t know if they now can take into account boundary layer separation!

RE: CFD packages

There are some shareware. In my experience, I suggest AirfoilAnalysis shareware in versiontracker.com. Is the finest implementation of the Vortice Panel Method for windows and Mac I ever seen. Check it out. Obviously, it has all the assumptions and limitations of the Potencial Flow theory. That are low mach,incompressible,inviscid and steady flow.

RE: CFD packages

You can solve unsteady problems using potential flow theory....

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