Simcenter Fluids & Thermal Simulation
Predict fluid flow, heat transfer, thermal performance, multiphase behaviour and complex fluid-structure interactions before physical testing. Siemens Simcenter Fluids & Thermal solutions enable engineers to understand how products perform under real-world operating conditions and make better design decisions earlier.
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Simcenter provides CFD, thermal management, particle simulation and materials simulation technologies for analysing products from early design concepts through detailed engineering and final performance validation.
Fluid Flow
Understand velocity, pressure, turbulence and flow distribution.
Heat Transfer
Predict temperatures, cooling performance and thermal loads.
Multiphase
Model interactions between liquids, gases, droplets and particles.
Multiphysics
Combine fluid, thermal, structural and electromagnetic physics.
Fluids & Thermal Simulation Software
From high-end multiphysics CFD to CAD-embedded simulation and specialized electronics cooling, Siemens provides simulation tools for different engineering teams and product development stages.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
A comprehensive CFD and multiphysics simulation environment for predicting the performance of products operating under complex real-world conditions.
- Internal and external fluid flow
- Turbulence modelling
- Heat transfer
- Conjugate heat transfer
- Multiphase flows
- Reacting flows and combustion
- Particle and droplet simulation
- Aerodynamics
- Fluid-structure interaction
- Electromagnetics coupling
- Design exploration
- Automated simulation workflows
Simcenter FLOEFD
A CAD-embedded CFD solution that enables design engineers to analyse fluid flow and heat transfer directly within their familiar CAD environment.
- Embedded CFD simulation
- Fluid flow analysis
- Heat transfer simulation
- Electronics cooling
- Pressure drop prediction
- Thermal management
- Design comparison
- Parametric studies
- Early-stage simulation
- Reduced CAD-to-CAE preparation
Simcenter Flotherm
A specialized electronics thermal simulation solution for predicting temperatures, airflow and cooling performance inside electronic equipment and systems.
- Electronics cooling CFD
- PCB thermal analysis
- Semiconductor package cooling
- Heat sink optimization
- Fan and airflow analysis
- Data center thermal management
- Junction temperature prediction
- Thermal reliability assessment
- Component-level thermal models
Simcenter EDEM
Discrete element method simulation technology used to predict the behaviour of bulk materials and particles during handling and processing.
- Granular material simulation
- Powder flow analysis
- Particle transport
- Material handling
- Mixing and blending
- Conveying systems
- Mining equipment
- Agricultural machinery
- Particle interaction forces
- Equipment wear analysis
Simcenter Battery Design Studio
A battery engineering simulation environment used to evaluate cell behaviour and support the design of battery technologies.
- Battery cell simulation
- Electrochemical behaviour
- Thermal performance
- Cell design evaluation
- Material impact studies
- Battery performance prediction
- Design optimization
- Battery development support
Simcenter Culgi
Multiscale computational chemistry software for predicting material properties and understanding molecular-level behaviour during material development.
- Molecular simulation
- Material property prediction
- Polymer simulation
- Formulation development
- Multiscale modelling
- Materials discovery
- Microstructure analysis
- Computational chemistry
What Can You Simulate?
Internal Flow
Analyse airflow and liquid flow through ducts, pipes, valves, manifolds, pumps and cooling systems.
External Aerodynamics
Predict aerodynamic forces, drag, lift and airflow behaviour around vehicles and products.
Conjugate Heat Transfer
Simulate heat transfer between fluids and solid structures within one engineering model.
Turbulence
Model complex turbulent flows for realistic industrial operating conditions.
Multiphase Flow
Study mixtures of gases, liquids, droplets, bubbles and free-surface flows.
Combustion
Analyse reacting flows, combustion processes, temperature and emissions.
Cooling Systems
Evaluate cooling performance for motors, electronics, battery packs and machinery.
Rotating Machinery
Predict flow performance inside pumps, compressors, fans and turbines.
Flow-Induced Acoustics
Understand noise generated by complex fluid-flow phenomena.
Where Can Simcenter Fluids & Thermal Be Used?
🚗 Vehicle Aerodynamics
Evaluate drag, lift, airflow, thermal management and vehicle aerodynamic performance.
🔋 Battery Thermal Management
Study battery temperatures, cooling strategies and thermal performance under operating loads.
⚡ Electric Motor Cooling
Evaluate air, water and oil cooling strategies for electric motors and powertrain systems.
💻 Electronics Cooling
Predict temperatures across chips, PCBs, heat sinks and electronic enclosures.
🌬️ HVAC
Study room airflow, thermal comfort, ventilation and cooling efficiency.
⚙️ Pumps & Valves
Calculate pressure drop, flow distribution, cavitation and hydraulic performance.
✈️ Aerospace
Evaluate aerodynamic, thermal and propulsion-related fluid dynamics.
🔥 Combustion Systems
Model combustion, reacting flows and thermal performance.
🏭 Process Equipment
Analyse mixers, reactors, heat exchangers and industrial fluid systems.
Which Simcenter Software Fits Your Requirement?
| Software | Primary Purpose | Typical User | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | Advanced CFD & multiphysics | CFD / CAE Engineers | Aerodynamics, thermal, multiphase and complex fluid simulation |
| Simcenter FLOEFD | CAD-embedded CFD | Design Engineers | Early fluid and thermal design validation |
| Simcenter Flotherm | Electronics thermal analysis | Electronics / Thermal Engineers | PCB, semiconductor and electronics cooling |
| Simcenter EDEM | Particle simulation | Process / Mechanical Engineers | Powder, granular materials and bulk material handling |
| Battery Design Studio | Battery engineering | Battery Engineers | Cell design and performance prediction |
| Simcenter Culgi | Computational chemistry | Material Scientists | Molecular and material-property simulation |
From CAD Geometry to Optimized Product
Import CAD
Prepare the product geometry for simulation.
Create Mesh
Generate the computational fluid domain.
Define Physics
Apply fluids, thermal, materials and operating conditions.
Solve & Visualize
Calculate pressure, velocity and temperature behaviour.
Optimize
Compare designs and improve product performance.
Industries Using Fluids & Thermal Simulation
Why Use Simcenter Fluids & Thermal Simulation?
Reduce Prototyping
Evaluate fluid and thermal performance digitally before physical prototype testing.
Improve Thermal Design
Identify overheating and cooling problems earlier.
Improve Efficiency
Optimize airflow, pressure drop and energy consumption.
Accelerate Development
Explore multiple design alternatives before manufacturing.
Simcenter CFD Sales, Training & Support
Rheologist Gaze & Solutions supports organizations in selecting and implementing Siemens Simcenter Fluids & Thermal solutions based on their engineering and simulation requirements.
- Application requirement study
- Software selection
- Product demonstrations
- CFD workflow consultation
- Installation & licensing assistance
- Application-specific training
- Simulation methodology development
- Technical and implementation support
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