Simulation Software for Fluids and SolidsSimulation Water Wave around Lighthouse
This example shows the possibilities of simulation of water waves using the meshless CFD software NOGRID points. Shown on the left is an ocean water wave slamming against and flowing around a lighthouse. Simulating the behavior of a water wave around a lighthouse is essential for understanding wave impact on coastal structures. NOGRID points CFD software allows for highly accurate visualization and analysis of water dynamics and wave loads around cylindrical or conical lighthouse bases.
Judge architectural improvements quickly with simulation
Due to the special architecture of the lighthouse the wave front is forced below the living quarters. Integration of the forces acting upon the lighthouse helps to evaluate the buildings' stability in many different weather conditions. The effectiveness of architectural improvements can be judged quickly. Based on the geometrical model which can either be imported from your CAD or created with our CAD preprocessor COMPASS you can generate a computer model of a specific geometry in a very short time (compared to mesh-based methods) and see its thermal characteristics in advance.
NOGRID points can be used for designing buildings or structures which are forced by water waves. The software helps to understand the flow by visualization of the mass, momentum and heat transfer of single and multiple phases. You receive integral quantities which you can use to analyze the forces acting on the walls efficiency.
Features NOGRID points software
NOGRID points unites the capabilities to handle multi-phase flows and allows the simulation of any conceivable tank geometry and operating mode, such as
- fully 3D computation solving complete Navier-Stokes equations
- easy and intuitive setup for free-surface flow cases
- freely definable material properties by equations or curves for each fluid
- large geometries with small gaps or holes
- moving of additional parts or boundaries
- any material combination for the fluids and the building material
Why choose Nogrid?
NOGRID provides professional CFD software for the simulation of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions. Its efficient modelling workflow helps engineers analyse flow behaviour, evaluate designs and make informed decisions without creating a conventional volume mesh.
Faster model preparation
With NOGRID, only the geometry boundary needs to be meshed. The finite points inside the fluid domain are generated automatically according to user-defined settings, both at the start of the simulation and during the calculation.
This approach reduces preprocessing effort and makes it easier to prepare complex geometries and cavities for simulation.
Efficient CFD workflow
The modelling process follows four straightforward steps:
Build the geometry. Mesh the boundary. Define the simulation. Start the calculation.
NOGRID is designed to provide short computation times, including for applications involving complex cavities. Engineers can use the resulting data to examine flow distribution and other relevant flow characteristics.
Better insight into fluid-flow processes
CFD solves the fundamental equations governing fluid flow. NOGRID software enables engineers to predict and analyse the behaviour of fluids and related physical processes before or alongside physical testing.
The simulation results can support:
- evaluation and comparison of design alternatives
- optimisation of construction and operating parameters
- improved planning reliability
- reduction of development time and testing effort
- faster progression from design to market or operation
Steps from geometry generation to simulation results
TRAINING
Our two-day training courses teach participants how to set up, run and evaluate simulations efficiently with NOGRID CFD software. The courses include practical guidance for handling different types of simulation cases.
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Technical Support
Professional support is available from the beginning of your work with NOGRID. Our technical team assists users by telephone and email with software operation, case setup and simulation-related questions.
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Simulation Service
When internal time, expertise or resources are limited, NOGRID can support your project with individual numerical simulation services. Our engineers develop and evaluate CFD models based on the specific requirements of your application.
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