PowerFLOW
PowerFLOW is a CFD solver based on the Lattice Boltzmann method, designed to simulate complex transient aerodynamic and thermal flows with high accuracy. It includes an integrated environment for pre processing, simulation management, and post processing tailored for real engineering applications.
PowerFLOW:
Lattice Boltzmann CFD
PowerFLOW is a computational fluid dynamics solution from the Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA portfolio, developed for accurate simulation of transient aerodynamics, thermal behavior, and aeroacoustics in real engineering conditions. It applies the Lattice Boltzmann method to capture unsteady flow physics with high fidelity and computational efficiency.
Main Capabilities
Fast setup with intuitive interface and automated fluid grid generation.
Simulation of rotating geometries such as wheels, brakes, fans, and HVAC systems.
Coupled fluid, thermal, and acoustic simulations through PowerTHERM and PowerACOUSTICS.
Digital wind tunnel modeling with moving ground and boundary layer suction.
Integrated design analysis with PowerVIZ and automated reporting via PowerINSIGHT.
Rapid simulation turnaround using reusable surface mesh models.
GPU accelerated high performance computing for faster simulation results.
PowerACOUSTICS
Acoustic Analysis Tools
PowerFLOW combined with the PowerACOUSTICS modules provides access to digital acoustic and aeroacoustic simulation capabilities in a cost effective environment. The solution offers detailed visual insight into how design features and modifications influence noise levels and acoustic performance.
PowerACOUSTICS Capabilities
Time and frequency domain analysis of transient noise data
Interior wind noise prediction using validated cabin models and SEA solvers
Far field noise prediction using the FW-H acoustic analogy
Source localization and contribution analysis to identify dominant noise sources
3D noise visualization and auralization with PowerVIZ and audio output
Design comparison and optimization through parametric acoustic studies
PowerDELTA
Mesh Tool
PowerDELTA is a comprehensive surface-mesh generation tool that prepares real-world geometries for simulation in PowerFLOW. Used early in the design process, it can create new meshes or detect and repair gaps in existing CAD models, reducing the need for manual work with third-party tools.
PowerDELTA Capabilities
Fast, high-quality surface mesh creation for accurate CFD simulations
Integrated model preparation across the full PowerFLOW simulation suite
Geometry editing, mesh analysis, and morphing for early design influence
Supports concurrent engineering by enabling a shared evolving model across teams
Reduces engineering turnaround time by 20–75%, increasing throughput up to 2X
PowerTHERM
Integrated Thermal Simulation
PowerTHERM enables integrated thermal analysis within fluid-flow simulations, delivering accurate temperature and heat-flux predictions to improve overall design performance.
PowerTHERM Capabilities
Coupled thermal simulations with fluid flow to analyze heat distribution
Accurate surface temperature and heat fluxes for system optimization
Integration with PowerFLOW for fluid-thermal coupling
Thermal analysis of complex systems like electronics, cooling systems, and HVAC
Rapid simulation turnaround for efficient design iteration and optimization