CFD Meshing Terminology

Our Common Meshing Terminology

CFD meshing terminology can be quite daunting, especially for beginners. This article will give you an overview of the most common CFD meshing terms and expressions we use daily, in alphabetical order. If you are struggling with some of the expressions we are using in...
The Outer Boundary Layer

The Outer Boundary Layer

Introduction The outer boundary layer is a very useful option in our boundary layer library. Mostly it is used in aerodynamic and heat transfer applications, where a fine boundary layer near the wall is desired. Its role is to provide a smooth transition between the...

Feature Edges With CF-MESH+

Feature Edges With CF-MESH+

1. What are feature edges The feature edges are surface mesh sub-elements whose existence is often very important in the meshing process – where they are treated as constraints. These are the sharp corners/edges in the domain which, when specified as feature edges,...

Tips & Tricks For A High-Quality Meshing Process

Tips & Tricks For A High-Quality Meshing Process

In order for CF-MESH+ to do its work the best it can and generate high-quality meshes, there are certain requirements that need to be done, when preparing a geometry for meshing. It is possible to do so with some tips and tricks for a high-quality meshing process....

Multi-Domain Meshing With CF-MESH+

Multi-Domain Meshing With CF-MESH+

With the latest release 3.0, Creative Fields has released a new multi-domain meshing feature. The feature enables the generation of conformal interfaces between the multiple domains present in the geometry. In addition, the method consistently handles baffles. It is...

Taking Part In Talking CFD Podcast

Taking Part In Talking CFD Podcast

Creative Fields team was very honoured to be invited to Robin Knowles’ podcast “Talking CFD”. Episode 15 was published on November 29th, and it is available on the website, via iTunes, or via Soundcloud. Here’s a transcript of the entire interview: Robin Knowles:...

CFD For Beginners

CFD For Beginners

It is very challenging to be a CFD beginner. Coming from a different background and not being an engineer, I personally can relate to all of our beginner-level users. You often feel as if you need a booklet, something like „CFD for dummies“. And when you luckily...

Simulating A Racing Car With cfMesh And CF-MESH+

Simulating A Racing Car With cfMesh And CF-MESH+

We at Creative Fields care about future generations, seeing them as potential future co-workers so we do our best to help them educate and prepare them for all the challenges of today’s and tomorrow’s labour market. Therefore, in the spring of 2015, we donated our...

What Thermodynamics and Economy Have in Common?

What Thermodynamics and Economy Have in Common?

In thermodynamics, there are two important laws – the first one refers to the conservation of energy and the second one refers to entropy. It is easy to describe the same processes in the economy, as well as in everyday life. Surprisingly, the thermodynamics and...