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FloEFD Pro is a fluid flow and heat transfer analysis software that is fully integrated in Pro/ENGINEER and is based on the proved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology. Unlike other CFD software, FloEFD Pro works directly with native Pro/ENGINEER geometry in order to keep pace with on-going design changes. It has the same look and feel as Pro/ENGINEER itself, so you can focus on solving the problem instead of learning a new software environment. Designed by engineers for engineers, FloEFD Pro is widely used in many industries, where design optimization and performance analysis are extremely important, such as valves and regulators, hydraulic and pneumatic components, heat exchangers, automotive parts, electronics and many others. To perform an analysis, you just need to open your model and go through the following steps:
1 Create a FloEFD Pro project describing most important features and parameters of the
problem. You can use the Wizard to create the project in a simple step-by-step process.
2 Specify all necessary Input Data for the project. 3 Run the calculation. During this process, you can view the calculation progress on the
Solver Monitor.
4 Analyze the obtained Results with powerful results processing tools available in
FloEFD Pro.
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FloEFD Pro interface consists of the following main elements: FloEFD Pro Analysis Tree that provides an easy way to define a project, check and modify its properties at any time, and access the results analysis tools. FloEFD Pro toolbars that provide quick access to the functions of FloEFD Pro in a manner familiar for most users; FloEFD Pro menu, integrated to the Pro/ENGINEER menu bar and providing access to all functionality of FloEFD Pro, arranged in a hierarchical order; In the graphic area you can see the visual representation of the specified input data and obtained results, as well as adjust the results visualization settings. FloEFD Pro Toolbars FloEFD Pro Menu
Graphic Area
FloEFD Pro
Analysis Tree
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This demonstration version of FloEFD Pro allows you to run five tutorial examples that are supplied only with this package. The geometry files for these tutorials are located in: install_dir\FloEFD Pro Demonstration Version 10\examples\Demonstration Examples1
(e.g. C:\Program Files\MentorGraphics\FloEFD Pro Demonstration Version 10\examples\Demonstration Examples)
When loading the geometry files, it is assumed that you select the instance suggested in the tutorial description and pass all the steps prior to the actual calculation. To run a calculation in this demonstration version, you will need to switch to the Instance that has a name ending with PRE-DEFINED, where the calculation function is unlocked. These instances already include the FloEFD Pro project defined in accordance with the tutorial and cannot be further modified. Alternatively, if you select the other Instance Name, you can still create and modify your own FloEFD Pro project, however the calculation function for these instances will be locked. For the model geometry, not relevant to these tutorials, FloEFD Pro is disabled.
1.The geometry files for Pro/ENGINEER Tryout Edition are located in: install_dir\FloEFD Pro Demonstration Version 10\examples\Demonstration Examples (Tryout), e.g. C:\Program Files\MentorGraphics\FloEFD Pro Demonstration Version 10\examples\Demonstration Examples (Tryout)
FloEFD Pro FEP10 Demonstration Version Guide 2-1
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In the first demonstration example we consider the flow of water through a Gate Valve attached to a pipe. As you can see on the picture at right, for this simulation a part of water tract with the Gate Valve is cut out from a longer tract. To simulate the water flow, we set the value of inlet mass flow rate to 20 lb/s and the outlet pressure to 30 lbf/in2. The objective of the simulation is to determine how the pressure drop between the inlet and outlet changes as we move the Gate Valve from the near open to the half-closed position.
Inlet Mass Flow Rate: 20 lb/s
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3 Select The generic instance and click Open.
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You may notice that the model inlet and outlet are closed with cylindrical lids. These lids are necessary to enclose the internal space of the model allowing FloEFD Pro to determine the fluid region properly. Each time you analyze a flow inside a model, you need to close all model openings with lids.