Orbital Stack
Orbital Stack, an AI and CFD web-based program, provides earlier qualitative guidance. It compares a wide range of land-use options and shapes, and highlights any red flags. It allows for climate-conscious, high performance developments that are not possible with traditional studies.
Orbital Stack was developed by world-renowned experts in microclimate engineering and wind. It is a game-changer in the architecture and building design industry, providing our clients direct access for wind comfort and safety analysis as well as thermal comfort and shadowing analysis and cladding pressure simulations. This allows architects to quickly understand the climate effects of their proposed building designs and make better decisions, resulting in more resilient and high-performing projects.
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Azore CFD
Azore is software for computational fluid dynamics. It analyzes fluid flow and heat transfers. CFD allows engineers and scientists to analyze a wide range of fluid mechanics problems, thermal and chemical problems numerically using a computer. Azore can simulate a wide range of fluid dynamics situations, including air, liquids, gases, and particulate-laden flow. Azore is commonly used to model the flow of liquids through a piping or evaluate water velocity profiles around submerged items. Azore can also analyze the flow of gases or air, such as simulating ambient air velocity profiles as they pass around buildings, or investigating the flow, heat transfer, and mechanical equipment inside a room. Azore CFD is able to simulate virtually any incompressible fluid flow model. This includes problems involving conjugate heat transfer, species transport, and steady-state or transient fluid flows.
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Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD is a sophisticated software for computational fluid dynamics that allows engineers and analysts to effectively forecast the behavior of fluids, both liquids, and gases. By utilizing Autodesk CFD, teams can significantly reduce the reliance on physical prototypes, gaining valuable insights into the performance of fluid flow designs. This software offers a suite of robust tools aimed at optimizing system design, including the analysis of fluid movement and thermal management for cooling electronic devices. It also facilitates Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration to enhance occupant comfort in HVAC systems within architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) sectors. The Application Programming Interface (API) and scripting capabilities enhance Autodesk CFD's functionality, enabling users to customize and automate routine tasks via the Decision Center. Additionally, the Decision Center streamlines the process of comparing system designs, thereby accelerating decision-making related to design choices. This comprehensive approach ensures that engineers are equipped with the necessary tools to achieve higher efficiency and innovation in their projects.
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OpenFOAM
OpenFOAM is a free and open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software that has been developed by OpenCFD Ltd since its inception in 2004. It boasts a vast user community spanning various engineering and scientific fields, including users from both industry and academia. The software offers a comprehensive suite of features capable of addressing a wide array of challenges, such as intricate fluid dynamics involving chemical reactions, turbulence, heat transfer, as well as applications in acoustics, solid mechanics, and electromagnetics. To ensure continuous improvement, OpenFOAM is released biannually, incorporating enhancements funded by users and contributions from the wider community. The software undergoes thorough testing conducted by ESI-OpenCFD's application specialists, development collaborators, and select customers, all supported by ESI's global network and commitment to quality. The assurance of quality is maintained through a stringent testing regime, which entails hundreds of daily unit tests, a moderate set of tests carried out weekly, and an extensive industry-focused test suite. This meticulous approach ensures that OpenFOAM remains reliable and effective for its diverse user base. Moreover, the collaborative nature of its development fosters a vibrant community that continually drives innovation within the software.
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