Product Overview
CFD MASTER is an industrial-grade Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software independently developed by FAC Institute. Positioned as a domestic alternative to international mainstream CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, and OpenFOAM, CFD MASTER focuses on engineering fluid simulation and is committed to providing professional, efficient, and reliable fluid simulation solutions for industries including oil & gas, chemical engineering, energy, and offshore engineering.
Core Technical Capabilities
CFD MASTER offers the following core technical capabilities:
- Multi-physics Coupling Simulation: Supports Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), thermal-fluid coupling, chemical reaction flow, and other multi-physics analyses
- High-precision Turbulence Models: Integrates k-ε, k-ω, SST k-ω, LES, DES, and other mainstream turbulence models
- Multi-phase Flow Simulation: Provides VOF, Eulerian-Eulerian, Discrete Phase Model (DPM), and other multi-phase simulation methods
- GPU Acceleration: Supports CUDA acceleration, significantly improving large-scale computing efficiency
- Open Architecture: Supports OpenFOAM data compatibility and provides API interfaces for secondary development
Core Function Modules
1. Turbulent Flow Simulation Module
Integrates 8+ turbulence models including:
- Standard k-ε Model: Suitable for moderately complex engineering flows
- RNG k-ε Model: Suitable for swirling flows and strong curvature flows
- Realizable k-ε Model: Suitable for jet flows and separated flows
- Standard k-ω Model: Suitable for low Reynolds number near-wall flows
- SST k-ω Model: Combined wall functions, suitable for adverse pressure gradient flows
- Spalart-Allmaras Model: Suitable for aerodynamic external flows
- LES (Large Eddy Simulation): High-precision turbulence capture
- DES (Detached Eddy Simulation): Balance of accuracy and efficiency
2. Multi-phase Flow Simulation Module
Supports gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, gas-solid, liquid-solid and other multi-phase systems:
- VOF Method: Interface tracking, suitable for free surface flows
- Eulerian-Eulerian Method: Two-fluid model, suitable for dispersed phase flows
- Discrete Phase Model: Lagrangian particle tracking
- Phase Change Model: Boiling, condensation, evaporation simulation
3. Heat Transfer & Thermal Stress Module
Comprehensive heat transfer analysis capabilities:
- Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer modes
- Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) analysis
- Thermal-structural coupling analysis
- Unsteady heat conduction
4. Combustion & Chemical Reaction Module
Suitable for energy and chemical engineering fields:
- Premixed and non-premixed combustion models
- PDF combustion model
- NOx/SOx pollutant formation prediction
- Customizable chemical reaction mechanisms
5. Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Module
Supports two-way fluid-structure coupling analysis:
- Structural deformation coupled with fluid flow
- Thermal-structural coupling
- Vibration and acoustic analysis
Software Architecture
CFD MASTER adopts a modular software architecture consisting of three main components:
- Pre-processing Module: Geometry modeling, mesh generation (structured/unstructured), boundary condition definition
- Solver Module: High-performance parallel solver based on Finite Volume Method (FVM), supporting MPI/OpenMP parallel computing
- Post-processing Module: Visualization, field plotting, data export, report generation
Technical Specifications Comparison
Comparison with international mainstream CFD software:
| Feature | ANSYS Fluent | STAR-CCM+ | CFD MASTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbulence Models | k-ε, k-ω, LES | k-ε, k-ω, LES | k-ε, k-ω, LES, DES |
| Multi-phase Flow | VOF, DPM, Eulerian | VOF, DEM, Eulerian | VOF, DPM, Eulerian |
| Combustion Models | PDF, ED, Flamelet | PDF, EDC, Flamelet | PDF, ED, Flamelet |
| GPU Acceleration | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| OpenFOAM Compatible | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| API Secondary Development | Scheme/Python | Java | Python API |
Industry Applications
1. Oil & Gas Transportation & Processing
- Pipeline fluid analysis and optimization design
- Internal flow field analysis of separators
- Flow characteristics research of valves and pipe fittings
- Heat exchanger design and enhanced heat transfer
2. Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Reactor mixing efficiency analysis
- Catalyst bed flow distribution
- Optimized design of tower internals
- Spray drying and atomization analysis
3. Energy & Power
- Boiler combustor design and optimization
- Gas turbine internal flow
- Wind turbine blade design
- Nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics
4. Offshore & Subsea Engineering
- Offshore platform flow analysis
- Subsea pipeline scouring research
- Subsea equipment flow field characteristics
- Vortex-induced vibration of offshore structures
5. Building & Environment
- Building wind environment assessment
- Ventilation system design and optimization
- Pollutant dispersion simulation
- Indoor air quality analysis
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Solving Method | Finite Volume Method (FVM) |
| Mesh Types | Structured/Unstructured/Hybrid Mesh |
| Parallel Computing | MPI/OpenMP, supporting thousands of cores |
| Data Compatibility | OpenFOAM format import/export |
| Operating System | Windows/Linux |
Technical Services & Support
FAC Institute provides comprehensive technical services:
- Software Training: Online/offline CFD training courses
- Technical Consulting: Engineering simulation consulting and solution design
- Custom Development: Customized solvers based on customer requirements
- Software Upgrades: Continuous iteration and feature enhancement
Contact Us
For more information about CFD MASTER, please visit our website or contact the technical support team.
Official Website: www.flow-assurance.com
Contact Email: sale@flow-assurance.com
