OverviewAnsys Fluent is computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer and reactive processes. It enables advanced physics modeling and produces validated simulation results within a customizable, task-based environment.
Key capabilities- Task-based workflows and single-window interface
- Turbulence modeling: RANS, LES, DES
- Single- and multiphase flow simulation
- Reduced-order models and expressions for customization
- Combustion and acoustics modeling
- Overset and automated meshing
- Conjugate heat transfer and fluid-structure interaction
- Parallel meshing and solver capabilities for HPC
Typical applications- Aerospace and turbomachinery
- Automotive and propulsion systems
- Energy, process and chemical industries
- HVAC, building services and environmental flows
- Marine and offshore engineering
Workflow and interoperability- Import from common CAD formats and integrated meshing
- Solver options for steady and transient simulations
- Automation, scripting and customization for HPC clusters
- Post-processing and result validation tools