ENGYS is proud to announce the release of ELEMENTS version 4.3.0, an open-source CFD software suite tailored for automotive design applications distributed by Streamline Solutions LLC.
ELEMENTS 4.3.0 introduces several new capabilities and enhancements aimed at streamlining CFD simulations and improving user experience with dedicated tools for external vehicle aerodynamics, thermal management and other critical vehicle flow design applications.
This release also introduces updated versions of the add-on modules ELEMENTS-Adjoint and ELEMENTS-Coupled to take full advantage of all the new capabilities in ELEMENTS 4.3.0.
What’s New in ELEMENTS 4.3.0?
Enhanced Simulation Framework
- Unified Solver Framework: Incorporates advanced multiphase flow solvers and models for comprehensive multi-physics simulations.
- Dynamic Multi-Motion Library: Enables the setup of complex dynamic simulations with multiple motion frames in a single model.
Automotive-Specific Innovations
- Thermal Management Tools: Upgrades to cooling airflow and battery cooling applications for optimized vehicle design workflows.
- Wind Tunnel Templates: New features for 5-belt moving ground systems, including automatic adjustments for different wheelbase configurations.
Improved Geometry and Mesh Handling
- Refactored CAD Reader: Delivers up to 100x faster CAD import speeds using the Open Cascade library, with enhanced surface accuracy.
- Mesh Refinements: Includes new near-wall prism layer options for better control over cell growth and region boundaries.
Solver and Add-On Enhancements
- ELEMENTS-Adjoint Module: Optimized tools for aerodynamic and thermal optimization in vehicle design.
- ELEMENTS-Coupled Module: Refined for high-efficiency solvers, now featuring full GUI support for adaptive relaxation.
Post-Processing Advancements
- Reference Frames in Visualization: Enables results visualization from global or user-defined local reference frames.
- Runtime Animation Tools: New features to create animations directly within the ELEMENTS GUI.
Access ELEMENTS 4.3.0 Today
Existing customers can download ELEMENTS 4.3.0 from the ENGYS Customer Portal.
