# Project Spotlight

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## [About the Project Spotlight category](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/about-the-project-spotlight-category/233)

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Spotlight on SimScale Public Projects. See the top projects from around the Community!

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## [Double Girder Gantry Crane + Geometry Simplification](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/double-girder-gantry-crane-geometry-simplification/30352)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/double-girder-gantry-crane-geometry-simplification/30352 "2016-07-01T13:25:42Z")

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This Double Girder Gantry Crane Analysis was created to demonstrate various techniques used to simplify a geometry for simulation and to demonstrate the use of elastic elements to stabilize members where “physical contac…

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## [Gantry Crane - Custom Machines](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/gantry-crane-custom-machines/67183)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/gantry-crane-custom-machines/67183 "2017-04-12T18:59:08Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a FEA simulation of a Gantry Crane by our PowerUser and partner @BenLewis that was used to demonstrate the process of defeaturing a geometry for a faster a…

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## [Drop test of a drone](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/drop-test-of-a-drone/64430)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/drop-test-of-a-drone/64430 "2017-02-26T12:15:29Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a drop test of a drone by @ahmedhussain18 . Drone or an unmanned aircraft formally known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is essentially a flying robo…

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## [Human skull impact - with and without helmet](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/human-skull-impact-with-and-without-helmet/253)

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**Author:** [@dheiny](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/dheiny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/human-skull-impact-with-and-without-helmet/253 "2015-09-17T06:15:35Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a dynamic nonlinear impact analysis of a human skull with and without helmet by @ahmedhussain18 . \\underline{\\textbf{Introduction}} “Safety First” is “Saf…

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## [Thermal Analysis - Laser Beam Welding](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-analysis-laser-beam-welding/67514)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-analysis-laser-beam-welding/67514 "2020-08-17T11:43:28Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a heat transfer simulation of a Laser Beam Welding process by our Applications Engineer @ahmedhussain18. Introduction Laser beam welding (LBW) is a weldin…

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## [Wind Loads on an Isolated Building - Validation](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/wind-loads-on-an-isolated-building-validation/73970)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/wind-loads-on-an-isolated-building-validation/73970 "2020-05-22T14:42:57Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a CFD simulation of wind loads on a building by @kcontractor. \\underline{\\textbf{Introduction}} This project analyses the steady-state flow around an isol…

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## [CFD analysis of Tesla Cybertruck](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cfd-analysis-of-tesla-cybertruck/87068)

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**Author:** [@SalmonMan](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/SalmonMan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cfd-analysis-of-tesla-cybertruck/87068 "2019-12-03T22:31:13Z")

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Hi guys. I’ve done a flow analysis on Tesla Cybertruck using SimScale CFD. Read here: CFD Analysis of Tesla Cybertruck – Engineering-Log Feel free to ask me any questions, and let me know what you think! Thanks, Tai…

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## [Thermal Shock Analysis of a Globe Valve](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-shock-analysis-of-a-globe-valve/63095)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 11:09am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-shock-analysis-of-a-globe-valve/63095 "2017-02-03T11:09:29Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this week’s Project Spotlight we will have a look at the Thermal Shock analysis by @ahmedhussain18. Type of analysis: Thermostructural Analysis - Uncoupled thermomechanical analysis (advanced) S…

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## [Static Roller Bearing Analysis](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/static-roller-bearing-analysis/82527)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/static-roller-bearing-analysis/82527 "2018-05-20T20:22:17Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this week’s spotlight, we take a look at a finite element simulation of a Roller Bearing by our partner and PowerUser Ben Lewis (@BenLewis ). Check out our partner: Simulation Software | Engineerin…

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## [3D Printed Transmission Support](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/3d-printed-transmission-support/82416)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/3d-printed-transmission-support/82416 "2018-05-03T20:47:05Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this week’s spotlight, we take a look at a finite element simulation of a 3D printed transmission support by our user Maximilian (@pumuckl007). \\underline{\\textbf{Introduction & Problem Specificat…

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## [Electric Arc Furnace - Multiphase Flow](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/electric-arc-furnace-multiphase-flow/82317)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/electric-arc-furnace-multiphase-flow/82317 "2018-04-22T19:23:35Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we are having a look at a Multiphase Flow simulation of an Electric Arc Furnace by our PowerUser Vinícius (@vgon\_alves). \\underline{\\textbf{Introduction & Problem specification…

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## [Fp-023c - Front Aero Device Study](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/fp-023c-front-aero-device-study/36689)

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**Author:** [@yosukegb4](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/yosukegb4)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/fp-023c-front-aero-device-study/36689 "2018-03-26T17:42:31Z")

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## [Semi Truck Bumper](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/semi-truck-bumper/82000)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/semi-truck-bumper/82000 "2018-03-25T05:11:10Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we are having a look at a FEA simulation of a Semi Truck Bumper by our user Matt Reimer (@mreimer). \\underline{\\textbf{Introduction}} Matt’s team needed a bumper put on one of…

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## [Pressure relief valve analysis with 6-DoF motion](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/pressure-relief-valve-analysis-with-6-dof-motion/64429)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/pressure-relief-valve-analysis-with-6-dof-motion/64429 "2017-02-26T11:20:45Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a simulation of a pressure relief valve using 6 DOF body motion by @Ali\_Arafat. The project simulates the opening of a relief valve by fluid pressure v…

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## [Harmonic Analysis of a Hayabusa engine start](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/harmonic-analysis-of-a-hayabusa-engine-start/410)

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**Author:** [@dheiny](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/dheiny)\
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**Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/harmonic-analysis-of-a-hayabusa-engine-start/410 "2015-10-27T08:21:04Z")

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SimScalers, @ahmedhussain18 performed a frequency and a harmonic analysis of the start process of an engine: Find the whole description, more images and the import link here: Hayabusa Engine Start - Harmonic Analy…

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## [Flow Analysis of a Mixing-Diffuser](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/flow-analysis-of-a-mixing-diffuser/234)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/flow-analysis-of-a-mixing-diffuser/234 "2015-09-04T14:32:30Z")

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Computation Fluid Dynamics Analysis Type: Passive Scalar Transport Turbulence Type: Laminar Solver: PIMPLE Number of Cores: 4 Simulation Time: 22.5 hours This is a really cool project of a 3-inlet, 1-outlet mix…

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## [Sheet Metal Stamping](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/sheet-metal-stamping/35317)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/sheet-metal-stamping/35317 "2016-07-29T12:17:35Z")

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This week’s Project Spotlight is a sheet metal stamping process done by my colleague @rszoeke. Two different meshes were created for the quarter symmetric stamp model, one with full tet-meshing and the other with mixed …

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## [Panteras F1 in Schools - Mexico National Champions!](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/panteras-f1-in-schools-mexico-national-champions/31825)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/panteras-f1-in-schools-mexico-national-champions/31825 "2016-07-11T14:48:48Z")

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I’ve received some exciting news which I’d like to share in this week’s project spotlight! Panteras Racing (@mzarate, @eespindola and team) have been crowned 2016 F1® in Schools Mexico National Champions. This means tha…

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## [Implementation of RANS turbulence models (NASA and OpenFOAM)](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/implementation-of-rans-turbulence-models-nasa-and-openfoam/26340)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:15pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/implementation-of-rans-turbulence-models-nasa-and-openfoam/26340 "2016-06-06T16:15:13Z")

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One of our Power Users, @pfernandez has done an analysis of the NASA and OpenFOAM implementation of the RANS turbulence model. Interesting results, thanks for sharing! Project Description: NASA’s Turbulence Modelling R…

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## [Analysis of a lifting device](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/analysis-of-a-lifting-device/9755)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/analysis-of-a-lifting-device/9755 "2016-02-19T16:50:28Z")

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A very comprehensive FEA analysis of a lifting device with contacts from @mjaakkola. Full project at: https://www.simscale.com/projects/mjaakkola/lifting\_device \\underline{\\textbf{Visit our SimWiki by clicking on t…

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## [Heat transfer analysis of a Basic Resistor Assembly](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/heat-transfer-analysis-of-a-basic-resistor-assembly/9424)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/heat-transfer-analysis-of-a-basic-resistor-assembly/9424 "2016-02-17T15:03:04Z")

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Simulating the impact of ‘airblocks’ surrounding the fuse by SimScale user @kturnbull. Awesome! Find the full project here: https://www.simscale.com/projects/kturnbull/basic\_resistor\_assembly\_with\_test\_airblocks \\u…

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## [Analysis of a Ducted Fan](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/analysis-of-a-ducted-fan/8151)

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**Author:** [@anon18194957](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/anon18194957)\
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**Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/analysis-of-a-ducted-fan/8151 "2016-02-08T16:36:32Z")

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Great public project by @VINICIUSRT Check out the full project here: https://www.simscale.com/projects/VINICIUSRT/ductedfan-405mm \\underline{\\textbf{Visit our SimWiki by clicking on the picture}}

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## [Pressure Drop Across a Heat-exchanger - Flow of Super-Heated Water](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/pressure-drop-across-a-heat-exchanger-flow-of-super-heated-water/70249)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/pressure-drop-across-a-heat-exchanger-flow-of-super-heated-water/70249 "2017-06-08T14:24:14Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a simulation of liquid water flowing through a heat-exchanger by @kcontractor. This project is aimed at simulating the flow of liquid water super-heate…

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## [Finite Element Analysis - Elastoplastic Oil Pipe](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/finite-element-analysis-elastoplastic-oil-pipe/69546)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/finite-element-analysis-elastoplastic-oil-pipe/69546 "2017-05-23T20:48:10Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a FEA simulation of an Elastoplastic Oil Pipe by our user @hramesh\_babu . Application: A blowout is the uncontrolled release of oil or Natural gas fro…

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## [Door Hinge Pin - Structural Analysis](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/door-hinge-pin-structural-analysis/68153)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/door-hinge-pin-structural-analysis/68153 "2017-04-30T12:36:31Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a FEA simulation of a door hinge pin by our user @brdelatti. Introduction This project was created to demonstrate an overpull simulation of an automotive …

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## [Truck - Aerodynamic analysis & exhaust gases propagation](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/truck-aerodynamic-analysis-exhaust-gases-propagation/67978)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:45am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/truck-aerodynamic-analysis-exhaust-gases-propagation/67978 "2017-04-27T07:45:24Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at fluid dynamcs simulation taking into account passive scalar transport of a truck by our PowerUser @varsey . Introduction The project represents the CFD…

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## [CFD Analysis - Alfa Romeo P2 1930](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cfd-analysis-alfa-romeo-p2-1930/66223)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cfd-analysis-alfa-romeo-p2-1930/66223 "2017-03-28T18:49:28Z")

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\\text{You can’t be a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo} \\quad \\text{ - Jeremy Clarkson.} Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a CFD simulation of the Alfa Romeo P2 1930 by ou…

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## [Deformation Analysis of a Tire](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/deformation-analysis-of-a-tire/65843)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/deformation-analysis-of-a-tire/65843 "2017-03-22T18:52:42Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at an awesome simulation of a tire deformation by our user @Qureshi . 1. Introduction The purpose of this project was to demonstrate the deformation of a ty…

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## [Thermal Analysis of a Dual Stage Thermoelectric Plate](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-analysis-of-a-dual-stage-thermoelectric-plate/65352)

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**Author:** [@jousefm](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jousefm)\
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**Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/thermal-analysis-of-a-dual-stage-thermoelectric-plate/65352 "2017-03-15T17:43:04Z")

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Dear SimScalers, in this weeks spotlight we will have a look at a simulation of a Dual Stage Thermoelectric Plate by our user @buzzing\_info . Dual stage thermoelectric (peltier) temperature control plate. Objective …

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