Chapter 1: What is CFD? What is Autodesk Simulation CFD?

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What is CFD?

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a simulation technique that mathematically simulates fluid flow and heat transfer.

What is Autodesk Simulation CFD?

Autodesk Simulation CFD software turns your 3D CAD workstation into a fully interactive flow bench, thermal test rig, and wind tunnel. Your 3D assemblies become associative, zero-cost prototypes revealing critical engineering information not available from physical tests. Make a design change to your model and see the same change immediately in Autodesk Simulation CFD.

Automate the process by applying settings directly in the CAD model and associating CAD model designs to designs in the Autodesk Simulation CFD Study.

Autodesk Simulation CFD can be used throughout the design process:

• In the Concept Phase, use Autodesk Simulation CFD to try new ideas, study trends, and determine how your ideas behave in the real world. Use it to understand the implications of the concept before committing design resources.
• In the Development Phase, use Autodesk Simulation CFD to study the effects of design changes and to arrive at a design that delivers the desired performance.
• For the Marketing Phase, use Autodesk Simulation CFD to create 2D and 3D images and videos that show the merits of your design.

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