Optimize thermal performance of product or system to reduce failure and increase reliability
Cradle CFD helps you model, simulate and evaluate thermal and fluid dynamic characteristics and perform measurements that may be difficult or even impossible in full-scale tests.
Benefits And Features
Embrace refined processing speeds for exceptional usability
scFLOW
By using Finite Volume Method and unstructured mesh, powerfully deliver high-fidelity simulations of even the most complex geometry and scenarios.
scSTREAM
Utilize Cradle’s high-speed and extensive Cartesian technology to create mesh generation electronic thermal simulations in minimal time.
scPOST
Cradle’s intuitive and potent Multiphysics Postprocessor displays all the data you need in real-time, enabling you to conduct instant product design reviews that identify potential problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to check heat balance
You can check heat balance information with the following two methods:
1. Output to an L file
2. Use HeatPathView
What is y+?
The y+ is the non-dimensional distance from the wall. See article for more information.
How to know the flow rate passing through a region(face)
You can obtain the flow rate passing through an arbitrary region(face) with the following two methods:
1. Set the output conditions of the flow rate in the Preprocessor and output the flow rate to an L file.
2. Calculate the flow rate by using the output results in Postprocessor.
Coarse mesh correction (CG-STAB method)
Coarse mesh correction (CG-STAB method) is a modification of AMGCG-STAB method to solve a case in which the calculation convergence for temperature becomes a problem as in a thermal design analysis.
See article for more information.
Heat transfer coefficient displayed in Postprocessor
A heat transfer coefficient displayed in Postprocessor of scSTREAM, HeatDesigner, and SC/Tetra is the heat transfer coefficient between neighboring solid and fluid or neighboring solid and solid.
Note that the heat transfer coefficient between neighboring solid and fluid differs from the heat transfer coefficient about ambient temperature.