ENGYS is proud to announce the release of ELEMENTS version 4.6.0, an open-source CFD software suite for automotive design applications distributed by Streamline Solutions LLC.
This release introduces new modelling capabilities, an enhanced Python API, and several improvements to the simulation setup, meshing, post-processing and visualization, providing greater flexibility and efficiency for complex automotive CFD applications. Updated versions of the ELEMENTS-Adjoint and ELEMENTS-Coupled modules are also included, aligned with the new capabilities available in ELEMENTS 4.6.0.
What’s New in ELEMENTS 4.6.0?
Version 4.6.0 introduces several key additions and enhancements, including:
- Extended Python API: The existing Python API has been enhanced to enable users to extend the GUI with custom functionality.
- Expanded Modelling Capabilities: This release features new solver capabilities for chemistry, multiphase flows, heat transfer and multi-region simulations to expand the range of CFD applications supported by ELEMENTS.
- Enhanced Simulation Workflow: New capabilities for meshing, geometry and simulation setup provide greater control of the CFD workflow. These improvements include better mesh extrusion and near-wall layer control algorithms, enhanced geometry inspection, expanded material management, and new options for HPC-based simulations.
- Advanced Post-Processing and Visualization: The post-processing and visualization capabilities in ELEMENTS have been expanded with new field processing functions and surface statistics. Additional improvements to increase workflow efficiency include faster mapping, enhanced probes and better reference frames handling.
Access ELEMENTS 4.6.0 Today
Existing customers can download ELEMENTS 4.6.0 from the ENGYS Customer Portal. For new users, please contact us to learn how ELEMENTS can help you develop more efficient and scalable CFD workflows for your automotive applications.
Learn More About ELEMENTS 4.6.0
Watch this video to learn more about this update and see ELEMENTS 4.6.0 in action.
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