CFD & Thermal Simulation Software for Engineering
Simulate airflow, heat transfer and fluid behavior using Altair CFD, FlightStream and HyperMesh CFD before building physical prototypes.
Understanding CFD & Thermal Simulation
What is CFD Simulation?
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the process of predicting how air, liquids and heat move around or inside a product using physics-based numerical models. Engineers use CFD to evaluate cooling performance, airflow efficiency and aerodynamic behavior before manufacturing or testing a physical prototype.
CFD Simulation Workflow: From Geometry to Performance Prediction
Prepare, simulate and analyze airflow and thermal behavior before physical testing or prototyping.
Not Sure If You Need CFD Simulation?
Airflow and thermal performance evaluation
Whether you are developing electronics, industrial equipment or aerodynamic products, our engineers review your geometry and operating conditions to determine if CFD simulation can predict cooling, airflow and performance before prototyping.
CFD & Thermal Simulation Questions
CFD predicts airflow, pressure, heat transfer and cooling performance in products such as electronics, enclosures, vehicles and industrial equipment.
CFD does not replace testing but allows engineers to detect issues early, reducing the number of prototypes and development costs.
Geometry, materials, fluid properties, operating conditions, boundary conditions and performance objectives.
Yes. CFD is widely used to evaluate temperature distribution, fan performance and airflow inside electronic enclosures and data center equipment.
CFD analyzes fluids and heat transfer. FEA analyzes structural stress and deformation in solid materials.
Early in the design process, before prototyping, to validate performance and avoid late engineering changes.
Evaluate Your Product’s Thermal or Airflow Performance
We review your application, geometry and operating conditions to determine the correct CFD approach and simulation setup.