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INNOVATIVE CFD FOR SUPER-COMPUTER RESULTS ON YOUR DESKTOP

XFlow is a next generation CFD software that uses a proprietary, particle-based, meshless approach which can easily handle traditionally complex problems.

For engineers and analysts who require quick and accurate feedback on flow, thermal, and acoustic behaviour, XFlow is a CFD software that provides you with the ability to solve problems involving moving boundaries, free surface and fluid-structure interaction on complex geometric domains.

BENEFITS
Improves solution efficiency
XFlow is a next generation CFD software that dramatically improves the solution quality vs time-to-solution trade-off.

Reduces implementation cost


XFlow follows a particle-based approach to the Computational Fluid Dynamics which is extremely easy to set up and use, and which significantly reduces training and support costs.

Reduces hardware requirements


XFlows innovative approach allows complex problems to be solved on standard modern desktop computers, removing the need for large clusters or HPC systems.

Best-in-class technology
XFlows advanced techniques easily handle traditionally complex problems such as aero-acoustics, moving parts, free surface flows and fluid-structure interaction.

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KEY FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGIES


Meshless approach
The meshless approach within XFlow is particle-based and fully Lagrangian which means that classic fluid domain meshing is not required. Also surface complexity is not a limiting factor, XFlow can handle moving bodies and deformable parts, and is tolerant to the quality of the input geometry.

Particle-based kinetic solver


XFlow features a novel particle-based kinetic algorithm that solves the Boltzman and the compressible Navier-Stokes equations. The solver features state-of-the-art LES (Large Eddy Simulation) modeling, and advanced non-equilibrium wall models.

Advanced modeling capabilities


XFlow is capable of handling large and complex models, and greatly simplifies the setup of analysis with moving parts, forced or constrained motion, and contact modeling.

Advanced analysis capabilities


XFlows solver also features thermal analysis, conjugated heat transfer, radiation, transonic and supersonic flows, flow through porous media, non-Newtonian flows, discrete phase model and complex boundary conditions such as porous jump and fan models.

Adaptive wake refinement


XFlow automatically adapts the resolved scales to the users requirements, refining the quality of the solution near the walls and dynamically adapting the resolution to the wake while the flow develops.

Single consistent wall model


XFlow uses a unified non-equilibrium wall function in order to model the boundary layer. This wall model works in all cases, meaning that it is not necessary to select between different algorithms and deal with the different limitations of each scheme.

Near-linear scalable performance


XFlow is fast and efficient, even on a standard desktop PC. High performance computers are not required. XFlow is fully parallelized for multi-core technology with near-linear scalability.

Easy to use interface


XFlow provides a unique and novel interface and working environment for the user - including pre-processor, solver and post-processor fully integrated in the same environment, state-ofthe-art visualization, and configurable layout.

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MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS


Automotive
Vehicle aerodynamics with full car geometry (including engine and under carriage) Aeroacoustics Passenger comfort, HVAC Thermal damage, underhood cooling Moving geometries such as rotating wheels, suspension system, or vehicle overtaking.

Aeronautics
Drag and lift prediction Pressure and skin friction loads distribution Moving parts such as deployment of the landing gear, varying flaps configuration, or rotary wings. Aeroacoustics, ventilation and climate control systems

Marine
Flow around the ship hulls: resistance prediction, wake analysis, propeller, seakeeping and manoeuvring abilities Sloshing phenomena Wave propagation

Civil engineering
Airflow around buildings, bridges and other civil engineering works Free surface analysis of marine structures, dam spillways or flooding of underground facilities Heating, air-conditioning and ventilation of indoor spaces Dispersion of contaminants

Energy
Aerodynamics of wind turbines Analysis of water wheels Natural convection in solar towers

Bioengineering
Flow analysis within blood vessel Aiflow analysis of the human upper airways

Defense
Transonic and supersonic flows Stall angle analysis External aerodynamics at very high angles of attack

Manufacturing
Thermal management in electronic devices Flow around moving equipment such as production line robots in fabrication plants Simulation of mixing processes (agitators, mixers) Fluids with complex rheological properties (non-Newtonian viscosity models)

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