Coreform tackles tire treads; Convergent, Siemens and Modelon upgrade software

Engineering.com’s roundup of recent simulation news.

Converge 4 helps tackle challenging CFD problems

Convergent Science recently released Converge 4, a major upgrade to its CFD software. This new version aims to improve simulation efficiency and precision with several new solver options. Its steady-state solver can boost computation speed for select scenarios, and the dedicated 2D axisymmetric solver aims to increase spatial accuracy with reduced computational costs. The new cross-stream synchronization technique can also speed up transient simulation when time scales vary for different domain regions. Converge 4 includes new pre- and post-processing enhancements and improvements to combustion, boiling, cavitation and discrete phase models.

Coreform to advance tire design simulation for electric vehicles

The U.S. Department of Energy recently gave Coreform $1 million to advance tire design through improved simulation. The intention is to develop new tire tread designs that reduce noise and improve energy efficiency for electric and self-driving vehicles. Currently, simulations can take up to eight weeks, and many designers rely heavily on physical prototypes. With up to 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions attributed to tire wear, Coreform’s isogeometric analysis approach aims to help manufacturers test designs quickly with fewer prototypes.

Coreform aims to use predictive simulation analysis to advance tire tread design. (Image: Coreform.)

Coreform aims to use predictive simulation analysis to advance tire tread design. (Image: Coreform.)

Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling 2404 simplifies high-fidelity simulation

High-fidelity simulations can create unnecessary challenges and consume excessive resources. To help make Simcenter accessible to a range of users, Siemens developed reduced order modeling (ROM) software that allows users with varying simulation expertise to make predictions and decisions quickly. The latest release includes time domain vector fitting, the ability to transform raw data variables into new informative features and improved Krylov reduction performance.

Modelon adds optimization solution for energy systems engineers

Modelon developed a solution for energy systems engineers to optimize component size, energy storage system operation and fuel source selection. The company’s system simulation platform, Modelon Impact, includes a new Energy Systems Library with system and component models for hydrogen, electricity and thermal energy production facilities. The latest Energy Systems Optimization solution also provides support from Modelon’s industry experts. Engineers can receive guidance on modeling and simulation to help expedite the process and meet their unique objectives.

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