Design Optimization

Computational Wind Engineering with CFD in the Cloud

Written by Barry Ho on March 12, 2019

Learn how to set up computational wind engineering simulations using CFD with considerations to factors such as spatial scale....

Liquid Cooling of Electronics: How to Virtually Test an IGBT Design

Written by Megan Jenkins on March 5, 2019

Find out how to improve your liquid cooled electronics using conjugate heat transfer simulation. Virtually test liquid cooling in...

Natural Frequency and Vortex Shedding: Solving Design Dilemmas

Written by Megan Jenkins on February 27, 2019

Learn how to create a natural frequency analysis and vortex shedding evaluation online with the SimScale simulation platform to...

How to Assess Pedestrian Wind Comfort in 2019

Written by Guillermo Giraldo on February 25, 2019

Learn how to use CFD to assess pedestrian wind comfort. The new solver based on the LBM method available with SimScale makes...

How to Optimize a Francis Turbine Design with CFD

Written by Megan Jenkins on February 11, 2019

Learn about the different kinds of water turbines including the Francis turbine, and how to optimize their design with fluid flow...

Applications of FEA in Civil Engineering

Written by Ajay Harish on January 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered what applications finite element analysis (FEA) is best used for in civil engineering? Read our blog to...

Design Competition to Optimize a VIP Latrine for Schools in Africa

Written by Netty Zaharia on November 29, 2018

Neven Subotic Foundation and SimScale have announced a competition for engineers to help optimize a VIP latrine design for...

Industrial Ventilation: Testing Exhaust Fume Extraction System Designs

Written by Anastasia Churazova on August 13, 2018

Clean, uncontaminated air is essential in any industrial work environment. It is critical that fume extraction and exhaust...

Ensuring Thermal Comfort with HVAC for a School Building Design: Case Study Ramboll

Written by Anastasia Churazova on July 10, 2018

We spend about 90% of our lives indoors. The main reason behind a poor indoor air quality and low thermal comfort is often...

Thermal Design for Electronics with Cloud-Based Engineering Simulation

Written by Anastasia Churazova on June 12, 2018

The miniaturization of electronics is creating new challenges in the thermal design of electronic components. Read this...

How Virtual Prototyping Can Benefit Your Product Design Process

Written by Anastasia Churazova on June 11, 2018

Many product designers still cling to Excel spreadsheets and physical prototypes for testing. Here's why you should integrate...

Validating Passive Ventilation in Building Design with Fluid Flow Simulation

Written by Anastasia Churazova on June 4, 2018

Passive ventilation is becoming increasingly popular in building design. But how can you validate your design decisions and...

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