Thermal Desktop Integrations

RadCAD employs an advanced, oct-tree accelerated Monte-Carlo ray tracing algorithm to calculate radiation exchange factors and view factors with remarkable speed. The enhancements introduced by C&R Technologies in the ray tracing methodology have led to the development of a highly efficient thermal radiation analysis tool. By utilizing finite difference "conics" or curved finite elements from TD Direct®, RadCAD is capable of precisely simulating diffuse and specular reflections as well as transmissive surfaces, independent of node density. The thermal solution's requirements govern the node quantity, rather than the precision needed for radiation calculations. Furthermore, RadCAD allows users to create custom databases that specify optical properties, with each surface coating detailing its absorptivity, transmissivity, reflectivity, and specularity in both solar and infrared wavelengths. These optical characteristics can be tailored to account for variations in incident angles or wavelength dependencies, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of thermal modeling. Ultimately, this level of customization ensures that RadCAD meets diverse analytical needs across various applications.

For many years, SINDA/FLUINT has been recognized for its effective and robust capabilities in heat transfer and fluid analysis, with enhancements introduced annually. This versatile tool serves as an all-encompassing platform for simulating intricate thermal and fluid systems, applicable across a variety of sectors including electronics, automotive, petrochemicals, power generation, healthcare, and aerospace. By streamlining the design process, SINDA/FLUINT enables users to save both time and financial resources, facilitating a deeper comprehension of their complex systems. You have the power to determine what aspects are crucial and how to approach your design performance inquiries in the most efficient manner. Additionally, the software's extensibility makes it potentially the most adaptable thermal and fluid analysis tool available today. Users can select the features they desire, establish the necessary levels of precision and approximation, and specify the required outputs, ensuring a tailored experience that meets their unique needs. This flexibility allows engineers to optimize their designs effectively in the challenging landscape of modern technology.

FloCAD® serves as an add-on module for Thermal Desktop®, creating a comprehensive software solution for thermohydraulic analysis that encompasses fluid flow and heat transfer. The process of constructing fluid flow models in FloCAD closely resembles that of thermal models, allowing for the use of numerous shared commands across both model types. Users can create FloCAD models using a free-form approach, which allows for the simplification and abstraction of flow networks, or they can opt for geometry-based modeling that incorporates elements like pipe centerlines, cross-sections, and intricate vessels, as well as convection calculations linked to finite difference or finite element thermal structures. As an advanced tool for pipe flow analysis, FloCAD effectively accounts for pressure losses within piping networks arising from bends, valves, tees, and variations in flow area, among other factors. This versatility makes FloCAD a valuable asset for engineers looking to optimize system designs.