Dates
3 to 25 October
2023
Venue
Steigenberger Airport Hotel
Frankfurt, Germany
About the Event
The ENGYS User Group Meeting brings together the global community of users of our open-source CFD software tools HELYX and ELEMENTS. The event will be hosted in person only (no online live broadcast will be made available to attend).
Why Should You Attend?
Sharing your experience in the field of open-source CFD and learning more about HELYX and ELEMENTS. The ENGYS UGM 2023 will also feature:
- Training: One day of training dedicated to HELYX and ELEMENTS provided by our experts.
- Technical Sessions: Two days of technical presentations delivered by our customers, partners and ENGYS’ personnel, discussing the latest developments and applications of HELYX and ELEMENTS in industry.
- Networking: Talk with the global community of users of our open-source CFD and optimisation software.
Who Should Attend?
The event is free of charge and open to current users, simulation engineers and scientist working in industry, wishing to learn more about our CFD products and services.
This is a unique opportunity to find out how our CFD solutions are used within the design process in a wide range of industries, including: automotive, building & architecture, aerospace, marine, turbomachinery, process engineering, oil & gas, electronics, manufacturing and others.
Don’t miss the chance to participate and register today! We look forward to welcoming you to our event in October 2023.
Event Programme
Get ready for three days of immersive learning and networking at the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2023. The event kicks off with a full day of ELEMENTS and HELYX training sessions, followed by two days of insightful presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions that will take your simulation skills to the next level.
Designed to inspire and empower simulation enthusiasts, our event schedule will offer a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements, gain insights from industry experts, and network with like-minded professionals.
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates and announcements regarding the event schedule. We can’t wait to welcome you to this extraordinary gathering of simulation enthusiasts!
Don’t forget to register here if you’d like to attend.
DAY 1 - HELYX Training Session - 23.OCT.2023
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 8:30 am
- 9:15 am
REGISTRATIONS
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 9:15 am
- 10:00 am
INTRODUCTION TO HELYX V4.1
Overview of new features and capabilities in the latest release of HELYX.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
ADVANCED MESHING IN HELYX
Learn how to use HELYX for meshing complex geometries using the newly algorithms developed by ENGYS.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 11:00 am
- 11:15 am
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 11:15 am
- 12:00 pm
DEMONSTRATION OF THE USF SOLVER FOR MULTI-SPECIES TRANSPORT
Understand how to leverage the HELYX USF solver to setup, run and post-process a buoyant flow with inert mixtures.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
APPLICATION OF REFERENCE FRAMES FOR MESH MOTION
Apply Reference Frames to solve mesh motion problems, including turbomachinery applications.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
LUNCH
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
INTRODUCING MACRO LANGUAGE FOR PARAMETRIC STUDIES
Exploit HELYX macro language to automate parametric design studies.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 3:00 pm
- 3:45 pm
DES/LES MODELLING IN HELYX
Learn how to setup and run DES/LES in HELYX using syntetic turbulence generator applied to external aerodynamics.
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 3:45 pm
- 4:00 pm
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 23.Oct.2023-HELYX
- 4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
COMPUTATIONAL AEROACOUSTICS METHODS IN HELYX
Overview of the tools available in HELYX for aeroacustics, including a worked example.
DAY 1 - ELEMENTS Training Session - 23.OCT.2023
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 8:30 am
- 9:15 am
REGISTRATIONS
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 9:15 am
- 10:15 am
INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS AND NEW FEATURES IN V4.1
Overview of new features and capabilities in the latest release of ELEMENTS.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 10:15 am
- 11:00 am
EXTERNAL AERO – DES COUPE SIMULATION (USING THE AERO WIZARD)
Learn how to set up Automotive cases using best practices with the Aero Wizard.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 11:00 am
- 11:15 am
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 11:15 am
- 12:00 pm
CUSTOM TEMPLATES – OVERVIEW OF CONFIGURATION FILES
Understand the benefits and potential of ELEMENTS Custom Templates.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
HANDS-ON – CUSTOM TEMPLATE CREATION
Learn how to customise Template files for your own analysis and specific needs.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
LUNCH
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
WHEEL MODELING WITH AMI
Learn about improved wheel modeling in ELEMENTS using the Sliding Mesh Interface.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 3:00 pm
- 3:45 pm
WHEEL MODELING WITH GRF
Learn about improved wheel modeling in ELEMENTS using the Generalised Moving Reference Frame.
- 23.Oct.2023-ELEMENTS
- 4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
TOPOLOGY AND SHAPE OPTIMIZATION USING ELEMENTS-ADJOINT
An introduction to a practical adjoint optimisation tool within ELEMENTS that anyone can use.
DAY 2 - Technical Sessions - 24.OCT.2023
- 24.Oct.2023
- 9:00 am
- 10:00 am
REGISTRATIONS
- 24.Oct.2023
- 10:00 am
- 10:20 am
OPENING SPEECH ENGYS UGM 2023
Thomas Schumacher - ENGYS (Germany)
Welcome and introduction to the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2023.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 10:20 am
- 11:10 am
KEYNOTE – CONJUGATE HEAT TRANSFER EVALUATIONS ON BIONIC BATTERY COOLING PLATES
Friedrich Brotz - MAHLE (Germany)
Mr. Brotz's presentation will delve into the fascinating world of CFD Thermal Management, showcasing the innovative applications and advancements achieved through cutting-edge CFD technologies.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 11:10 am
- 11:30 am
COFFEE BREAK
- 24.Oct.2023
- 11:30 am
- 12:00 pm
EMPOWERING AUTOMOTIVE EXTERNAL AERODYNAMICS USING ADVANCED RBF MESH MORPHING METHODS
Marco Biancolini - RBF Morph (Italy)
Prof. Biancolini will introduce us to the world of automotive aerodynamics enhancement using advanced radial basis functions (RBF) mesh morphing methods.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm
AUTOMATED CFD WORKFLOW FOR WATER SERVICE RESERVOIR ANALYSIS
John Chalke - WSP (UK)
In his presentation, Mr. Chalke will unveil an automated CFD workflow designed for the analysis of water service reservoirs.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm
VALIDATION OF AN EFFICIENT BLOCK-COUPLED SOLVER AUTOMATED WORKFLOW FOR URBAN WIND FLOW MODELLING
Sergey Mijorski - SoftSim (Bulgaria)
SoftSim’s success story in partnership with ENGYS and their transformative journey towards more sophisticated and reliable solutions in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 1:00 pm
- 2:20 pm
LUNCH / FACETIME
- 24.Oct.2023
- 2:20 pm
- 2:50 pm
A COMPREHENSIVE CFD WORKFLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE-RESILIENT CITIES
Stefano Capra - Ramboll (Denmark)
In this presentation, Mr. Capra will introduce a comprehensive and holistic approach that can predict wind comfort, outdoor thermal comfort, and air quality parameters simultaneously.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 2:50 pm
- 3:20 pm
SIMULATING THERMAL RUNAWAY INSIDE THE BATTERY PACK AND IMPACT ON SURROUNDING COMPONENTS
Vishnuvardhan Ranganathan - ThermoAnalytics (Germany)
This presentation will show how thermal runaway propagation can be simulated inside the battery pack, how the runaway can be slowed down or even prohibited and its impact on surrounding components.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 3:20 pm
- 3:40 pm
COFFEE BREAK
- 24.Oct.2023
- 3:40 pm
- 4:10 pm
THE AERODYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIGHTSHIP L1 TRAILER
Thomas Schumacher - ENGYS (Germany)
This presentation will cover the methods used for the development of the Lightship L1 Trailer, as well as the results achieved during the project, and talk about how some of those techniques are now being incorporated into the core of the ELEMENTS software.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 4:10 pm
- 4:40 pm
OPTIMIZING TRAIN CABIN VENTILATION WITH CFD ANALYSIS
Franco Romero - RDT Engineers (Spain)
Discover real-world case studies and innovative solutions that are driving efficiency and environmental consciousness in modern train cabin ventilation.
- 24.Oct.2023
- 4:40 pm
- 4:45 pm
DAY CLOSURE
- 24.Oct.2023
- 7:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
RECEPTION / DINNER
Unterschweinstiege Restaurant
DAY 3 - Technical Sessions - 25.OCT.2023
- 25.Oct.2023
- 8:30 am
- 9:30 am
REGISTRATIONS
- 25.Oct.2023
- 9:30 am
- 10:10 am
ENGYS TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
Eugene De Villiers - ENGYS (UK)
Dr. de Villiers will review the latest developments and advances in CFD technologies at ENGYS to be deployed as part of HELYX and ELEMENTS in coming releases.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 10:10 am
- 10:40 am
AI ACCELERATED ENGINEERING – DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES TO COMPLEX ENGINEERING CHALLENGES
Matthias Bauer - NAVASTO (Germany)
Explore how AI can fast-track engineering problem-solving using accurate real-time predictions.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 10:40 am
- 11:10 am
SIMULATION OF THE ZINC FLOW IN A HOT DIP GALVANIZER HEATED BY CHANNEL INDUCTORS
Norbert Vogl - SMS Group (Germany)
This presentation will showcase insights into the multi-region mesh generation, model setup, and solution process used to simulate zinc flow in a hot dip galvanizer heated by channel inductors.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 11:10 am
- 11:30 am
COFFEE BREAK
- 25.Oct.2023
- 11:30 am
- 12:00 pm
LES AND KFWH-METHOD FOR THE PREDICTION OF UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE OF PROPELLER-HULL COMBINATIONS
Julian Kimmerl - SCHOTTEL (Germany)
Mr. Kimmerl will present a comprehensive study on predicting underwater radiated noise from propeller-hull combinations, a topic of growing importance in marine vessel design due to environmental concerns and military needs.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm
SIMULATION DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT AT GRUNDFOS: HOW HELYX ENABLES FAST DESIGN ITERATIONS OF COMPLEX GEOMETRIES
Kristian Christoffersen - Grundfos (Denmark)
This presentation will showcase a collection of cases involving conjugate heat transfer (motor thermal management) as well as parametric optimization.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm
VALIDATING HELYX FOR ACCURATE PREDICTION OF PROPELLER PERFORMANCE
Paolo Geremia, ENGYS (Italy)
Mr. Geremia's presentation will showcase CFD validation cases for open-water and behind hull conditions, as well as automation of the CFD setup through python journalling.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 1:00 pm
- 2:20 pm
LUNCH / FACETIME
- 25.Oct.2023
- 2:50 pm
- 3:20 pm
VALIDATION OF A NUMERICAL MODEL FOR THE PREDICTION OF POLLUTANT DISPERSION OVER TOKYO’S POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Stefano Capra - Ramboll (Denmark)
This presentation will showcase a study to validate the accuracy of a CFD model in predicting gaseous pollutant dispersion over a large urban area.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 2:20 pm
- 2:50 pm
DATA CENTRE MODELLING IN HELYX
John Chalke, WSP (UK)
Mr. Chalke will delve into the open-source approach to modeling airflow in a 7MW data center housing 700 cabinets. He'll explore its comparison with a commercial code method, highlighting the significant reduction in computational effort achieved with HELYX.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 3:20 pm
- 3:50 pm
HPC-BASED ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR CONTROL OF SMOKE IN SUBWAY TUNNELS
Paolo Geremia, ENGYS (Italy)
This presentation will explore how advanced HPC technology revolutionized smoke control in subway tunnels through CFD simulations.
- 25.Oct.2023
- 3:50 pm
- 4:00 pm
EVENT CLOSURE
- 25.Oct.2023
- 4:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
FINAL NETWORKING (COFFEE / TEA)
About the Event
The ENGYS User Group Meeting 2023 will be hosted at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt.
The 4-star Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt lies 10 minutes’ drive from Terminal 1 and at the foot of a train station. Set within a minutes’ drive of Frankfurt City Forest, the hotel invites its guests to enjoy mountain biking, hiking and golf. It also offers a variety of restaurants and a spa area with a pool and an outstanding view.
Centrally located in the Frankfurt Airport district, the property is a good choice for exploring Terminal 2, which is about a 19-minute stroll away. In 10 minutes’ drive you will reach The Squaire. Frankfurt airport is situated nearly 0.5 km away.
Getting to the Event by Car
If you are using satellite navigation to drive to the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2023, please key in: Unterschweinstiege 16 60549. A parking garage is available nearby.
Getting to the Event from the Airport
The Hotel offers a free shuttle bus from the Airport.
Getting to the Event by Public Transport from Frankfurt Central Station (Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof):
By Train: At the central station, head to the underground S-Bahn station. Take the S8 or S9 train towards Frankfurt Airport and get off at the Frankfurt Airport Regionalbahnhof station. From there, you can look for the Steigenberger Hotel Shuttle Bus or walk a short distance (0.9km) to the hotel.
By Bus: Walk to the bus station located outside the Central Station. Look for bus line 61 towards “Frankfurt Terminal 1, Flughafen Tor 3” or bus line 73 towards “Frankfurt Gateway Gardens, Tor 26” and board the bus. The Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt is located near the “Gateway Gardens” bus stop.
Accomodation
We highly recommend considering the Steigenberger Airport Hotel for your accommodation during the event, as we are hosting the event at this fantastic venue. Staying at the same location as the event offers unparalleled convenience and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Unterschweinstiege 16, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 69750
If you prefer to explore alternative options, we have provided a list of hotels in the vicinity for your consideration. These hotels offer a range of amenities and services to cater to different needs and budgets and are within walking distance of the venue.
HILTON FRANKFURT AIRPORT
The Squaire, Am Flughafen, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 26012000
SHERATON FRANKFURT AIRPORT HOTEL
Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 69770
PARK INN BY RADISSON FRANKFURT AIRPORT
Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 10, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 900270
MOXY FRANKFURT AIRPORT
Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 5, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 70703770
HOLIDAY INN FRANKFURT AIRPORT
Bessie-Coleman-Straße 16, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 87407950
HYATT PLACE FRANKFURT AIRPORT
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, 60549 Frankfurt am Main
Contact Hotel: +49 69 643511234
For any queries or special arrengements, please contact us at [email protected]