Multiphase and thermal review of STAR CCM capabilities.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use STAR CCM+ to evaluate critical performance parameters such as pressure drop, particle capture efficiency, and Dust holding capacity for automotive Air filtration systems, as well as to predict temperature, power, and torque values for Headlights, taillights, and Polymer body panels. By using STAR CCM+, we are able to evaluate the thermal performance of lighting components and ensure that the materials being used are able to withstand the critical temperature conditions that the lighting systems operate in.
Pros
- Meshing is very easy to do in STAR CCM+
- Post-processing results is also very intuitive, making extracting results very enjoyable and easy to use.
- The Advanced rendering options that are available in STAR CCM+ can really help make very well-generated videos that can make the simulation easy to visualize, share with non-technical engineers, and showcase the study done.
Cons
- Multibody meshing controls can be a bit more easy to use.
- Geometry clean up with the 3D CAD modifier could be a bit more easy to use.
- Would prefer a dark mode option to be added to STAR CCM+
Return on Investment
- I was able to reduce the pressure drop of an intake duct which resulted in improved efficiency of intake system.
- Reduced the developed time for intake system by evaluating dust capture efficiency and dust holding capacity using simulation, which was previously done through prototype and physical testing.
- Evaluated the increase in part temperature due to sunload on a polymer part. This helped us in material selection for the part.
Alternatives Considered
Ansys CFX, Ansys Fluent, Ansys SpaceClaim and OpenFOAM
Other Software Used
ImageJ, Ansys Fluent
