Decade old usage review with a DecoRUM
June 01, 2022
Decade old usage review with a DecoRUM
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Those old guys of CD-adapco knew me by name. I have been using it for more than a decade and I was like the branding police when people fail to name it properly (StarCCM+, star-CCM, etc). I have used it for a wide variety of problems in the majority of my CFD career. I had a love & hate relationship with this code as it messed up my career after having a glorious career for a decade.
- If you get your knobs well in the case setup, It is reasonably accurate to compare with any test data.
- It is good for repetitive workflows where you can greatly benefit from automation in the code.
- Single Integrated Platform can save your ass to move back and forth between multiple codes.
- Coupled solver is a whole mess with a whole lot of bandwagon of tuning parameters to get what you are looking for.
- The way AMR is implemented seems to be too complicated. Make it simple.
- For Buddha's sake, implement a Frequency based solver.
- Witnessed the shortened cycles for setting up simulations at the user's place where I have supported.
Do you think Simcenter STAR-CCM+ delivers good value for the price?
Not sure
Are you happy with Simcenter STAR-CCM+'s feature set?
Yes
Did Simcenter STAR-CCM+ live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy Simcenter STAR-CCM+ again?
Yes
Using Simcenter STAR-CCM+
2 - Engineering services
1 - Strong background in Thermo-fluids, bit of coding and scripting.
- Flow analysis
- Heat transfer analysis
- Particle flows
- On cloud with PoD
- No idea
Evaluating Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Competitors
Not Sure
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Prior Experience with the Product
Pretty much the same.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal
- Literally nothing
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
Always go the extra mile to support.
Using Simcenter STAR-CCM+
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Well defined pipeline to case setup.
- Surface repair.