GridPro

Learn how to mesh expansion bellows for fluid-solid interaction using GridPro. In this tutorial, we guide you through creating a 2D topology, revolving it to build a full 3D domain, and refining the mesh to accurately capture fillet regions. You'll see tips on workplane alignment, surface assignment, enrichment, and using the grid smoother for high-quality results. Video Link - https://bit.ly/3Y8DpoY #GridPro #FSIMeshing #CFD #ExpansionBellows #Simulation #Engineering #Design n #CAE

Automated Hexahedral Meshing with GridPro: Structured Meshes for Parametric Geometry Variants Discover a novel approach of automated hexahedral meshing using #CAESES from FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS AG and #GridPro integration, leveraging topology templates and point cloud mapping for efficient, high-quality meshes for CFD. Key techniques like Radial Basis Functions (RBF) morphing ensure precise adaptation to shape variants. Read Blog article- https://bit.ly/4iqKhFp #cfd #turbomachinery #meshing #gridpro #gridgeneration #cae #LES #DNS #RANS #parametric #optimization #geometry

This #ThrowbackThursday, we will be taking a look at this interesting article by Vincent Rivola on the use of #GridPro in the structured mesh generation for #thermal or #mechanical analysis of satellites and re-entry vehicles! https://bit.ly/4jqoMpi #CFD #CAE #Simulation #FluidDynamics #CNES

In this tutorial, we demonstrate how to use GridPro’s Automatic Hole Blocking Tool to efficiently mesh a combustion chamber with cooling holes. Learn how to organise surface groups and link holes in a desired pattern for hole topology creation. This feature reduces manual blocking effort and improves mesh quality for CFD simulations involving complex geometries like turbomachinery, heat exchangers, and combustion systems. YouTube Link - https://bit.ly/3Gdf7ny 📘 Refer to section 4.3.1 Holes in the GridPro GUI manual for more details. #GridPro #CFD #MeshGeneration #StructuredMesh #Combustion #FilmCooling #Turbomachinery

The wake behind the Space Shuttle's rear, with its bottom flap, multiple nozzles, and ribs, generates complex shock structures and turbulent flows, significantly affecting aerodynamics and stability during re-entry. GridPro's Auto Core blocking aids in automatic block building around symmetric nozzles with ribs, while Block Shock Fitting captures shocks crisply, and the Enrichment accurately captures flow separation regions for precise wake prediction. #cfd #cae #aerospace #parametric #cad #fea #meshing #supersonic #aero #tech #nozzle #propulsion #space #shuttle

The mesh should capture turbulent boundary layers, flow separation and recirculation regions, ensuring accurate prediction of pressure recovery, flow uniformity, and aerodynamic performance in intake ducts. GridPro automatically generates smooth, orthogonal grids, maintaining cell orthogonality and respecting geometric features, ensuring accurate prediction of pressure recovery, flow uniformity, and aerodynamic performance in intake ducts. #cfd #optimization #cae #aerospace #parametric #cad #fea #meshing #ramjet #supersonic #aero #tech #intake

A CFD mesh for helicopter rotor dynamics needs to capture interactions between rotor blades and wake vortices to accurately model lift, drag, and stability changes. GridPro’s Compact Enrichment tool delivers precise local refinement, enabling targeted densification near or away from surfaces without impacting the farfield. This capability is ideal for capturing intricate flow phenomena such as recirculation zones, vortices, and wakes. #cfd #optimization #cae #aerospace #parametric #cad #fea #meshing #Robin #helicopter #aero #tech

Topology based mesh variations of a drone blade - GridPro’s topology-based Meshing enables meshing multiple drone blade variants through automation. GridPro can be coupled robustly with any parametric CAD and optimizer to create 100’s of meshes automatically. #cfd #optimization #cae #aerospace #parametric #cad #fea #meshing

The flow field around a supersonic missile contains oblique shocks, bow shocks, shock waves, and expansion fans, affecting pressure distribution, heat transfer, and aerodynamic forces. GridPro's shock-fitting and adaptation feature adapts the mesh to capture shock structures in a supersonic missile flow field, ensuring high resolution and orthogonality around shocks for precise CFD simulations. #cfd #aerospace #missile #rocket #fin #reetry #fea

Flexibility in handling complex geometries.GridPro’s efficient blocking techniques, coupled with semi-automatic tools, have made structured meshing of intricate geometries a practical reality. By leveraging advanced algorithms such as crossfields and medial axis, along with innovative tools like nesting, GridPro simplifies the process of dividing complex domains into structured blocks. #aerospace #cfd #spacex #design #fea #meshing #gridgeneration