Ansys Fluent
Industry-leading CFD software for accurate fluid flow simulation and advanced physics modeling.
Executive Summary
Ansys Fluent is a premier computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software package developed by Ansys, renowned for its advanced physics modeling capabilities and unmatched accuracy. It is widely used across various industries for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and other related physical phenomena. The software provides a comprehensive suite of tools for pre-processing (meshing), solving complex fluid dynamics equations, and post-processing results. Its robust solvers and extensive physical models enable engineers and researchers to accurately predict product performance, optimize designs, and troubleshoot issues in virtual environments. Fluent is an essential tool in research and development, allowing for in-depth analysis of fluid behavior in diverse applications, from aerospace and automotive to biomedical and energy sectors. It supports a wide range of fluid dynamics problems, including turbulent flows, multiphase flows, combustion, and aeroacoustics.
Use Cases
- Modeling complex fluid flow and heat transfer in industrial equipment and processes.
- Optimizing aerodynamic and hydrodynamic designs for vehicles, aircraft, and marine vessels.
- Simulating chemical reactions and combustion processes in engines, furnaces, and reactors.
- Analyzing thermal management and cooling systems in electronics, data centers, and buildings.
- Predicting fluid-structure interaction and multiphase phenomena in various engineering applications.
Features
Visibility
- Interactive 3D Visualization: Explore complex fluid phenomena with dynamic 3D plots, contours, vectors, and streamlines for comprehensive understanding.
- Customizable Post-Processing: Tailor result displays, create animations, and extract quantitative data for in-depth analysis and reporting.
- Meshing Tools: Generate high-quality computational meshes for diverse geometries, from simple to highly complex, ensuring simulation accuracy.
Intelligence
- Advanced Physics Models: Access a wide range of validated models for turbulence, multiphase flow, combustion, heat transfer, and acoustics.
- High-Fidelity Solvers: Utilize robust and accurate numerical solvers for steady-state and transient simulations across various fluid dynamics problems.
- Parallel Computing: Leverage multi-core processors and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters for accelerated simulation turnaround times.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Client-server architecture with powerful parallel solvers, supporting both local and cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC).
- Deployment
- SaaS (via Ansys Cloud), On-Premise
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2
Pricing
- Model
- Perpetual license, Subscription, Cloud-based usage
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise,Academic
- Contract Type
- Annual
- Free Trial
- Yes, Ongoing (for student versions) (no credit card required)
Ratings & Reviews
G2: 4.7/5/5
About Ansys
Ansys, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and a global leader in engineering simulation software. It develops and markets CAE/multiphysics engineering simulation and 3D design software, enabling innovators across various industries to accelerate product development and optimize performance. Ansys is in the process of being acquired by Synopsys, with the acquisition announced in January 2024.