Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Advanced computational fluid dynamics and multiphysics simulation software for predicting how products behave under real-world fluid, thermal, mechanical and multiphysics operating conditions.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ enables engineers to analyze airflow, liquid flow, heat transfer, turbulence, multiphase flows, combustion, rotating machinery, aerodynamics, thermal management and complex coupled physics within a single integrated simulation environment.
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Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is Siemens' comprehensive multiphysics computational fluid dynamics platform for simulating complex engineering products and processes.
It combines geometry preparation, automated meshing, physics modelling, numerical solving, post-processing and design exploration within one integrated environment.
Because multiple engineering physics can be evaluated together, engineers can understand complex interactions between fluid flow, heat transfer, structures, particles, electromagnetics and other physical phenomena with fewer simplifying assumptions.
Core STAR-CCM+ Capabilities
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat Transfer & Thermal Management
- Conjugate Heat Transfer
- Turbulence
- Multiphase Flow
- Combustion & Reacting Flow
- Particle Simulation
- Aerodynamics
- Rotating Machinery
- Fluid-Structure Interaction
- Electromagnetics Coupling
- Design Exploration
- Automated Simulation
- GPU-Accelerated CFD
What Can You Simulate with Simcenter STAR-CCM+?
Analyze fluid, thermal and multiphysics performance from individual components through complete complex engineering systems.
Internal Fluid Flow
Analyze airflow and liquid flow through ducts, pipes, manifolds, valves, pumps and complete fluid systems.
External Aerodynamics
Predict drag, lift, aerodynamic forces and airflow around vehicles, aircraft and industrial products.
Heat Transfer
Predict conduction, convection, radiation and temperature distribution under realistic operating conditions.
Conjugate Heat Transfer
Model heat transfer between solid structures and flowing fluids within a connected simulation environment.
Turbulence
Model complex turbulent flow behaviour using appropriate turbulence methods for industrial CFD applications.
Multiphase Flow
Analyze interactions involving liquids, gases, bubbles, droplets, interfaces and other multiphase phenomena.
Combustion
Simulate reacting flows, combustion, temperature and other combustion-related engineering phenomena.
Rotating Machinery
Analyze pumps, turbines, compressors, fans, propellers and other rotating fluid machinery.
Battery Thermal Management
Evaluate battery cooling, temperature distribution and thermal-management strategies for EV applications.
Electric Motor Cooling
Analyze air, oil and liquid cooling strategies for electric motors and electrified powertrains.
Fluid-Structure Interaction
Study coupled interaction between fluid forces and structural behaviour.
Aeroacoustics
Predict noise associated with complex fluid-flow phenomena for quieter product development.
Go Beyond Traditional CFD
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ enables multiple physical phenomena to be modeled together to provide a more realistic representation of product performance.
Fluid Dynamics
Velocity, pressure, turbulence and flow distribution.
Thermal
Heat transfer, temperature and thermal management.
Multiphase
Liquids, gases, droplets and free surfaces.
Reacting Flow
Combustion and chemical reaction processes.
Solid Mechanics
Coupled structural response under fluid loading.
Electromagnetics
Multiphysics workflows for electrified products.
Acoustics
Flow-induced noise and acoustic performance.
Particles
Particle transport, interaction and multiphase behaviour.
Prepare CAD Geometry Directly for CFD Simulation
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ includes integrated geometry preparation capabilities that help engineers transform complex engineering CAD assemblies into simulation-ready CFD models.
Integrated 3D-CAD
Create, modify, repair and parameterize geometry within the STAR-CCM+ simulation environment.
Multi-CAD Import
Work with engineering geometry originating from supported commercial CAD systems and standard geometry formats.
Large Assemblies
Import and manage complex product assemblies for vehicle, machinery and system-level CFD simulation.
Geometry Preparation
Defeature, simplify and prepare complex CAD models before automated meshing.
Parametric Geometry
Parameterize geometry dimensions to support automated design exploration and optimization.
PLM Workflows
Support connected engineering workflows using Siemens digital product-development and PLM environments.
From CAD Geometry to Multiphysics Insight
Import CAD
Bring engineering geometry into STAR-CCM+.
Prepare Geometry
Clean, simplify and parameterize the model.
Mesh & Physics
Generate mesh and define physical models.
Solve
Run CFD and multiphysics simulation.
Explore & Optimize
Evaluate results and improve product performance.
CPU, HPC & GPU-Accelerated Simulation
Scale computational resources according to model size and engineering complexity to accelerate demanding CFD and multiphysics simulation workloads.
CPU Computing
Run engineering CFD simulations on traditional workstation and server CPU environments.
GPU Acceleration
Use supported GPU-native solver capabilities to accelerate selected CFD and multiphysics workloads.
HPC & Scalable Computing
Scale demanding models across available high-performance computing resources for large industrial simulations.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Licensing Options
Siemens offers different STAR-CCM+ licensing approaches depending on engineering requirements, solver usage, parallel computing needs and deployment strategy.
STAR-CCM+ Licensing
Suitable for engineering teams requiring comprehensive CFD and multiphysics simulation capability.
- Integrated CFD environment
- Multiphysics modelling
- Automated meshing
- Post-processing
- Design exploration capability
- Configuration based on required modules
Power Session
Power Session licensing is designed for organizations requiring scalable parallel computing for demanding STAR-CCM+ simulation workloads.
- Parallel simulation capability
- Large CFD model support
- CPU scalability
- GPU computing options
- Suitable for HPC environments
- High-performance engineering simulation
Simcenter X
Cloud-enabled Simcenter options can provide flexible access to simulation software and computing resources depending on the selected Siemens offering.
- Flexible deployment
- Cloud-enabled workflows
- Simulation access according to entitlement
- Scalable computing options
- Suitable for distributed teams
Licensing note: STAR-CCM+ license names, Power Session entitlements, GPU rights, cloud configurations and commercial terms can change with Siemens product releases and regional programs. Contact Rheologist Gaze & Solutions for the current configuration suitable for your simulation workload.
Where Can Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Be Used?
🚗 Vehicle Aerodynamics
Evaluate drag, lift, underhood airflow and complete vehicle aerodynamic performance.
🔋 EV Thermal Management
Analyze battery packs, electric motors, power electronics and vehicle cooling systems.
⚙️ Pumps & Turbomachinery
Predict flow, pressure, efficiency and cavitation in pumps, fans, compressors and turbines.
✈️ Aerospace
Analyze aerodynamic, propulsion, thermal and high-speed flow behaviour.
💻 Electronics Cooling
Evaluate airflow and thermal performance of electronics, enclosures and cooling systems.
🌬️ HVAC
Analyze ventilation, airflow, thermal comfort and cooling performance.
🔥 Combustion Systems
Study combustion, reacting flows, thermal performance and related phenomena.
🚢 Marine
Analyze hydrodynamics, propulsion, resistance and marine fluid-performance problems.
🏭 Process Engineering
Evaluate mixers, separators, reactors, heat exchangers and industrial fluid systems.
Who Should Use Simcenter STAR-CCM+?
CFD Engineers
For detailed fluid, thermal and multiphysics analysis.
Thermal Engineers
For cooling and thermal-management development.
CAE & R&D Teams
For advanced virtual testing and product development.
Optimization Teams
For automated simulation and design-space exploration.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Industry Applications
Why Choose Simcenter STAR-CCM+?
Multiphysics in One Platform
Reduce disconnected simulation workflows by modelling multiple physical phenomena within one environment.
Automated CFD Workflow
Automate repetitive geometry, meshing, solving and post-processing activities.
Scalable Computing
Use workstation, HPC and supported GPU resources for demanding simulation workloads.
Design Exploration
Evaluate multiple design alternatives to identify higher-performing engineering solutions.
Reduce Physical Testing
Predict performance earlier and reduce dependence on expensive prototype iterations.
Accelerate Product Development
Find fluid and thermal problems earlier and improve engineering decisions before manufacturing.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Sales, Training & Support
Looking for Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for CFD, thermal management, aerodynamics, multiphase flow, rotating machinery or advanced multiphysics simulation?
Rheologist Gaze & Solutions can support your organization with application requirement evaluation, product demonstrations, licensing selection, implementation, CFD training and technical support.