Dates
23, 24 and 25 of October
2024
Venue
Brooklands Museum
Weybridge, England
About the Event
The ENGYS User Group Meeting 2024 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).
The UGM 2024 is set against the backdrop of the historic Brooklands Museum, offering attendees a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of the aviation and automotive industries. Located at the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, Brooklands Museum showcases a remarkable collection of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and historic motorcycles.
Why Should You Attend?
Sharing your experience in the field of CFD and learning more about HELYX and ELEMENTS. The ENGYS UGM 2024 will also feature:
- Training: One day of training dedicated to HELYX and ELEMENTS provided by our experts.
- Technical Sessions: One day 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.
- Special Activities: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the aviation and automotive industries with special activities planned at Brooklands Museum. Explore the pioneering achievements of British motorsport and aviation, including the iconic Concorde aircraft.
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 2024.
Event Programme
The agenda for ENGYS UGM 2024 is currently being finalized.
In the meantime, here’s an overview of what to expect:
- Day 1 (October 23): Training Sessions with hands-on workshops for HELYX and ELEMENTS.
- Day 2 (October 24): Technical Sessions with invited guests and presenters sharing real-world case studies using HELYX and ELEMENTS software, followed by a Brooklands Museum activity and a dinner for all participants to network.
- Day 3 (October 25): Technical Sessions offering further insights and discussions.
Stay tuned for updates on specific topics, speakers, and session timings.
Don’t forget to register here if you’d like to attend. We look forward to seeing you at ENGYS UGM 2024!
DAY 1 - HELYX Training Session - 23.OCT.2024
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 8:30 am
- 9:15 am
REGISTRATIONS
Bluebird Room
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 9:45 am
- 10:15 am
Multi-meshing in HELYX
Learn how to leverage the new meshing technology available in HELYX to create multi-component and multi-domain CFD models in short turnaround times
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 9:15 am
- 9:45 am
INTRODUCTION TO HELYX 4.3
Overview of new features and capabilities in the latest release of HELYX.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 10:15 am
- 11:00 am
Demonstration of HELYX-Coupled and turbo post tooL
The performance of the HELYX block-coupled and segregated solvers available will be assessed on a turbomachinery case. In addition, the new turbo post interface will be employed for post-processing of the CFD results obtained.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 11:00 am
- 11:15 am
Break (Coffee/Tea)
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 11:15 am
- 12:00 pm
Dual-flow heat exchanger modelling with HELYX
A demonstration of the CHT solver will be provided for modelling a dual stream multi-region heat exchanger.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
Example usage of application templates for internal flows
Learn how to leverage HELYX custom GUI components to create application specific templates to automate your daily work.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
LUNCH
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Introducing the new multiphase capabilities in HELYX
Overview of the new USF multiphase solver implemented in HELYX with special focus on VOF application cases.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 3:00 pm
- 3:45 pm
Runtime Visualisation in HELYX
An introduction to the HELYX Runtime Visualisation tool for automatic post-processing of CFD results.
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 3:45 pm
- 4:00 pm
Break (Coffee/Tea)
- 23.Oct.2024-HELYX
- 4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
Application of the new Non-Conformal Coupling Interfaces
Understand the benefits of the new Non-Conformal Coupling interfaces recently implemented in HELYX to tackle both static and multi-motion dynamic mesh problems.
DAY 1 - ELEMENTS Training Session - 23.OCT.2024
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 8:30 am
- 9:15 am
Registrations
Barnes Wallis Room
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 9:15 am
- 10:00 am
Introduction to ELEMENTS and New Features in v4.3
Overview of new features and capabilities in the latest release of ELEMENTS.
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
External Aero Wizard
Learn how to set up Automotive cases using best practices with the Aero Wizard.
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 11:50 am
- 12:25 pm
Wheel Modelling in ELEMENTS
Learn about improved wheel modelling in ELEMENTS using sliding mesh (AMI) and generalized moving reference frame (GRF).
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 11:00 am
- 11:15 am
Break (Coffee/Tea)
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 11:15 am
- 11:50 am
Wind Tunnel Modelling in ELEMENTS
Understand the new tools for simulating a wind tunnel environment in ELEMENTS.
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 12:25 pm
- 1:00 pm
Front-End Air Flow Modelling in ELEMENTS
Learn about the new tool for modelling front engine airflow and cooling.
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
LUNCH
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 2:00 pm
- 2:45 pm
Overview of Templates in ELEMENTS
Understand the benefits and potential of ELEMENTS templates
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 2:45 pm
- 3:45 pm
Customizing ELEMENTS
Learn how to customize ELEMENTS for your own specific needs.
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 3:45 pm
- 4:00 pm
Break (Coffee/Tea)
- 23.Oct.2024-ELEMENTS
- 4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
ELEMENTS Add-Ons – Coupled and Adjoint Solvers
An introduction into using the Coupled and Adjoint solvers with ELEMENTS.
Technical Sessions - 24.OCT.2024
- 24.Oct.2024
- 9:00 am
- 10:00 am
Registrations
Napier Room
- 24.Oct.2024
- 10:20 am
- 11:10 am
KEYNOTE – Three decades of CFD in Formula One: past, present and future
Dr. Paul Cusdin - Alpine F1 🇬🇧
This presentation explores the evolution of CFD in Formula One over the past three decades, highlighting its technological advancements, current applications, and the future potential of AI and GPU computing in motorsport.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 10:00 am
- 10:20 am
Welcome / Introduction to the ENGYS UGM 2024
Francisco Campos - ENGYS 🇬🇧
Welcome and introduction to the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2024.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 11:10 am
- 11:30 am
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 24.Oct.2024
- 11:30 am
- 12:00 pm
LES investigation on the wake topological transitions of a square-back body with varying model attitudes
Dr. Chao Xia - Chalmers University of Technology 🇸🇪
This presentation discusses the ability of different Scale-Resolved Simulations to capture the 3D wake transitions of a square-back bluff body, focusing on the changes in the wake topology with varying model attitudes using WRLES.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm
AI Accelerated Engineering: Deep Learning on Engineering Data and Uncertainty Quantification
Dr. Marcel Staats - NAVASTO 🇩🇪
This presentation explores the use of deep learning models for predicting CFD data, integrating uncertainty quantification to improve accuracy and efficiency in engineering applications.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm
3D transient simulation of particle laden-flow in a circulating fluidized bed reactor using the MP-PIC approach
Dr. Kevin Rave - SMS group 🇩🇪
This presentation covers 3D transient simulations of particle-laden flow in a fluidized bed reactor using the MP-PIC approach, focusing on gas flow rates, fluidization, and particle interactions.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 1:00 pm
- 2:20 pm
LUNCH / FACETIME
- 24.Oct.2024
- 2:20 pm
- 2:50 pm
Advanced Physics Simulations for Acoustic Resonance Wind Sensors within the HELYX Framework
Dr. Massoud Tatar - FT Technologies 🇬🇧
This presentation reviews the application of the HELYX solver to simulate Multiphysics phenomena, including turbulence, aeroacoustics, and heat transfer, in acoustic resonance wind sensors.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 2:50 pm
- 3:20 pm
Simulation of Particle Size Distribution in Close-Coupled Atomization
Dr. Norbert Vogl - SMS group 🇩🇪
This presentation focuses on simulating particle size distribution in close-coupled atomization using the Eulerian-Lagrangian Spray Atomization (ELSA) method, comparing results with experimental data for metal powder production.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 3:20 pm
- 3:50 pm
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Supermarket HVAC and Refrigeration Systems Using CFD
Rob Roswell - Wirth Research 🇬🇧
This presentation will showcase the groundbreaking application of CFD technology in achieving significant energy savings and CO2 reductions for supermarkets.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 3:50 pm
- 4:10 pm
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 24.Oct.2024
- 4:10 pm
- 4:40 pm
Interactive sculpting and FSI with the rbfCAE platform:
Marco Evangelos Biancolini, RBFmorph 🇮🇹
This presentation showcases the rbfCAE platform's capabilities for mesh morphing, design exploration, and fluid-structure interaction, featuring detailed case studies on wind turbine blade stability and real-time surface sculpting.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 4:40 pm
- 5:10 pm
Recent Developments About GPU Acceleration And Memory Locality Optimization In HELYX
Dr. Stefano Oliani - ENGYS 🇬🇧
Chris Kitching - Spectral Compute 🇬🇧
This presentation highlights recent advancements in GPU-accelerated solvers and memory locality optimization within HELYX, showcasing significant performance improvements over traditional CPU solvers.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 5:10 pm
- 5:15 pm
Day Closure
- 24.Oct.2024
- 5:30 pm
- 6:30 pm
CONCORDE EXPERIENCE
A visit to the Brooklands Museum Concorde Experience, offering a walkthrough the world's most famous aircraft. Re-live the excitement of the supersonic age in this fascinating tour.
- 24.Oct.2024
- 7:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
Reception / DINNER
Vicker's Suite
Technical Sessions - 25.OCT.2024
- 25.Oct.2024
- 8:30 am
- 9:30 am
Registrations
Napier Room
- 25.Oct.2024
- 9:30 am
- 10:00 am
ENGYS Technology Roadmap
Dr. Eugene de Villiers - ENGYS 🇬🇧
Eugene 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.2024
- 10:00 am
- 10:50 am
KEYNOTE – Innovations in Ship-Propulsor Cavitation and Noise Prediction with HELYX Core and Coupled
Dr. Julian Kimmerl - SCHOTTEL 🇩🇪
This presentation introduces new methodologies in propeller design using HELYX, focusing on cavitation estimation, noise prediction, and fluid-structure interaction for optimizing propulsion systems.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 10:50 am
- 11:20 am
Quantum Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prof. Dr. Dieter Jaksch - University of Hamburg 🇩🇪
This presentation discusses how quantum computing can be leveraged to address CFD challenges, exploring the potential for quantum advantage and the current state of quantum hardware.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 11:20 am
- 11:40 am
BREAK (COFFEE/TEA)
- 25.Oct.2024
- 11:40 am
- 12:10 pm
Minimum Viable Method for Simulating Helicopter Rotor Downwash: Development and Validation
Marcus Prüsse Sandland - Ramboll 🇩🇰
This presentation introduces a simplified method for simulating helicopter rotor downwash, providing a practical alternative for safety assessments in urban environments without requiring detailed rotor geometries.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 12:10 pm
- 12:40 pm
Enhancing Aerodynamics: Workflow for a Comprehensive CFD Analysis to Inform Building Design
Dr. Eleonora Neri - Foster+Partners 🇬🇧
This presentation details the use of HELYX for optimizing mechanical ventilation and external wind comfort in building design, integrating CFD with energy modeling and evolving workflows for year-round outdoor comfort assessment.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 12:40 pm
- 1:10 pm
Urban Wind Microclimate: Data Driven Approaches to the Gust Wind Speed
Dr. Andrew Nicoli - WSP 🇬🇧
This presentation explores a novel CFD approach to accurately estimate gust wind speeds in urban environments, combining high-order DES/LES simulations with wind tunnel data.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 1:10 pm
- 2:30 pm
Lunch / Facetime
- 25.Oct.2024
- 2:30 pm
- 3:00 pm
Assessment of passive ventilation in apartment blocks due to moving bodies
Dr. Shrey Joshi - CFD Solutions 🇳🇱
This presentation evaluates passive ventilation in apartment buildings using CFD simulations, focusing on airflow generated by human movement, door openings, and lift operations to assess air quality management in high-occupancy environments.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 3:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Annual Wind Analysis Using HELYX and Machine Learning
Franco Romero - RDT Ingenieros 🇪🇸
This presentation showcases a hybrid approach for annual wind analysis using HELYX, integrating machine learning with CFD to enhance prediction accuracy and efficiency for unsimulated wind directions.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 3:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
London City Solar Calculations
Sacha Jelic - ThermoAnalytics 🇩🇪
This presentation demonstrates how to predict local Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) in urban environments using coupled simulations between HELYX and TAITherm, addressing thermal management challenges in warmer climates.
- 25.Oct.2024
- 4:00 pm
- 4:20 pm
Event Closure
About the Event
Located in Weybridge, Surrey, Brooklands Museum is a unique and historic venue that offers a fascinating glimpse into the worlds of aviation and motorsports. The museum is home to a remarkable collection of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and historic motorcycles, all housed within the iconic Grade II listed buildings that once formed the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit.
Visitors to Brooklands Museum can explore the site’s many exhibits, including the famous Concorde aircraft, which is open to the public as part of the museum’s Concorde Experience. The museum also features interactive displays, educational workshops, and special events throughout the year, making it a popular destination for visitors of all ages.
With its unique blend of history, heritage, and innovation, Brooklands Museum provides a fitting backdrop for the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2024, offering attendees a truly memorable and inspiring experience.
Getting to the Event by Car:
Just 1 hour from London, easy access from the M25 and A3. Follow the brown ‘Brooklands Museum’ signs until you reach the entrance to Mercedes-Benz World, marked by the Concorde Gate Guardian. The main visitor entrance of the Museum is reached via Brooklands Drive – follow the road around the back of the Mercedes-Benz World building until you reach the Museum car park.
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey.
SatNav for visitor car park: KT13 0SL
Car Parking
The main Museum car park is FREE and located at the main entrance but for larger events, extra parking is provided in The Heights off Wellington Way, including disabled parking near the Museum entrance.
Getting to the Event by Train:
The nearest railway station is Weybridge (less than a mile away) which is on the Woking to Waterloo and Staines to Weybridge lines. The Museum is a 20-minute walk from the station, or you can catch one of the local buses from outside the station to the Brooklands Hotel stop (7-minute walk). Please check South Western Railway, Trainline or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50 before you travel.
Pedestrians from Weybridge Train Station can either walk down Brooklands Road to use the Campbell Gate Entrance off Brooklands Road – Campbell Gate walking directions – or they can use the new Brooklands Accessibility Scheme shared cycling and walking path to reach the main visitor entrance on Brooklands Drive.
Getting to the Event by Bus:
The Falcon bus route 436 serves Woking, Sheerwater, Byfleet, Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands Hotel and Weybridge Station Monday to Saturday. The Museum is a short walk from the Brooklands Hotel stop.
Accomodation
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of recommended accommodations near Brooklands Museum, ensuring a comfortable stay during the ENGYS User Group Meeting 2024. Booking early is recommended. Please see below for our suggestions:
HOTELS
Brooklands Hotel
Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 0SL
Tel: 01932 335700
https://brooklandshotelsurrey.com/
Oatlands Park Hotel
Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 9HB
Tel: 01932 847242
www.oatlandsparkhotel.com
Hilton Cobham
Seven Hills Road, Cobham, Surrey. KT11 1EW
Tel: 01932 864471
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cobhnhn-hilton-cobham/
Hand & Spear
Old Heath Rd, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TX
Tel: 01932 828063
www.handandspear.co.uk
DoubleTree by Hilton, Woking
Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey. GU21 8EW
Tel: 01483 221000. Reservations: 0871 423 4931
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/xwowodi-doubletree-woking/
Innkeeper’s Lodge Weybridge
25 Oatlands Chase, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 9RW
Telephone: 01932 253277
https://www.innkeeperslodge.com/hotel/the-oatlands-chaser-weybridge-surrey
Premier Travel Inn
Portsmouth Road, The Fairmile, Cobham, Surrey. KT11 1BW
Tel: 0870 9906358
www.premierinn.com
The Ship Hotel
Monument Green, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 8BQ
Tel: 01932 848364
www.shiphotel.co.uk
For any queries or special arrengements, please contact us at [email protected]
Registration
The event has passed. See you next year!
Please complete the form below to register your interest to attend the ENGYS User Group Meeting in Brooklands Museum – Weybridge, England, on 23, 24 and 25 of October 2024.
The event is free of charge and open to all our customers and partners, as well as people in industry interested in learning more about our CFD products HELYX and ELEMENTS.
Please note that this event will be hosted in person, and we will not broadcast any sessions live online.