ENGYS, a global leader in open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solutions, is pleased to announce the release of HELYX version 4.4.0. This new version delivers a wide range of improvements focused on boosting productivity, expanding modelling capabilities, and enhancing simulation performance.
This release also includes updated versions of the HELYX-Coupled, HELYX-Adjoint and HELYX-Marine add-ons, designed to take full advantage of the new features available in HELYX 4.4.0.
What’s New in HELYX 4.4.0?
Version 4.4.0 introduces several key additions and enhancements, including:
- Remote File Browser: browse remote files directly from the GUI via SSH, with full directory mounting for streamlined case setup.
- Enhanced Geometry Tools: import Rhino 3DM files; automatically split surfaces by feature angle; convert 3D surface files to 2D ribbons with the new CAD converter.
- Advanced Meshing Capabilities: new options for isotropic, anisotropic and cylindrical base meshes; new dedicated interface for 2D meshing; improved near-wall layer smoothing; enhanced patch preservation and snapping options for cleaner mesh generation.
- New Setup Features: added thermal boundary sources for modelling heat transfer for brake cooling simulations; new semi-implicit scalar sources with dynamic activation; new humidity sources for modelling vegetation; new porous media thermal models; enhanced pressure boundary conditions for VOF simulations.
- New Post-Processing Tools: new options to import external datasets (PVD, VTK, Ensight); expanded chart creation tools with algebraic expressions; enhanced turbomachinery performance monitoring capabilities; improved runtime visualization for faster and easier result analysis.
Solver & Performance Enhancements
In addition to the GUI updates, this release also includes several improvements to the existing solvers and meshing workflows:
- New reacting flow solver with full Unified Solver Framework (USF) support for advanced multi-physics simulations.
- Optimised steady-state multiphase solver with advanced cavitation models and extended statistical convergence assessment tool.
- Faster single-precision solver performance.
Access HELYX 4.4.0 Today
Existing customers can download version 4.4.0 through the ENGYS Customer Portal. For new users, contact us to learn how HELYX can accelerate and scale up your CFD operations.
Learn More About HELYX 4.4.0
Watch this video to learn more about this update and see HELYX 4.4.0 in action. Explore the latest features and discover how HELYX can transform your CFD workflows.
About ENGYS®
ENGYS develops, supports and delivers enterprise CFD software solutions based on open-source technologies. Our main, general-purpose, CFD product HELYX® is trusted by hundreds of organisations worldwide for cutting-edge simulation and analysis. For more information, visit www.engys.com.