L inux PC Clusters are a cost effective platform for parallel computational uid dynamics (CFD) applications. In this paper we compare the performance of one CFD application on multiple clusters. Different networking architectures, like channel-bonding and Flat Neighborhood Networks (FNN), that use inexpensive switched Fast E thernet along with one high performance network (Myrinet) are consider...

Abstract: This paper demonstrates the capabilities of the Multi-Level Monte Carlo Methods (MLMC) for the stochastic analysis of CFD aeronautical problems with uncertainties. These capabilities are compared with the classical Monte Carlo Methods in terms of accuracy and computational cost through a set of benchmark test cases. The real possibilities of solving CFD aeronautical analysis with unce...

The demand for flow visualization software stems from the popular (and growing) use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the increasing complexity of simulation data. CFD is popular with manufacturers as it reduces cost and the time of production relative to the expense involved in creating a real physical model. Modifications to a physical model to test new prototypes may be non-trivial a...

Abstract: Two modeling approaches, the scaling-law and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) approaches, are presented in this paper. To save on experimental cost of the pilot plant, the scaling-law approach as a low-computational-cost method was adopted and a small scale column operating under ambient temperature and pressure was built. A series of laboratory tests and computer simulations were c...

Advances in computer speed and availability of user friendly software has made computational fluid dynamics (CFD) a cost effective compliment and at times alternative to physical modeling in the field of civil engineering hydraulics. The use of CFD is wide spread in mechanical and aerospace engineering, however, in the field of civil engineering and particularly in hydraulics, there is minimal ...

Abstract Continuing advances in computer speed and the availability of user friendly software has made computational fluid dynamics a cost effective compliment and at times alternative to physical modeling in the field of civil engineering hydraulics. Validation of the CFD models for open channel flow conditions remains limited due to the significant cost of obtaining data. Furthermore, once th...

Aerospace engineers have always been leading in the field of design using computational simulations. We design vehicles that go fast, fly high, and operate in extreme conditions. Because computation can help reduce expensive tests that physically simulate these extreme conditions, we benefit from computational simulation and design. This is why successful aerospace companies and agencies, such ...

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a computer-based tool for simulating fluid movement. The main advantages of CFD over other fluid mechanics studies include: substantial savings in time and cost, the analysis of systems or conditions that are very difficult to simulate experimentally (as is the case of the airways), and a practically unlimited level of detail. We used the Ansys-Fluent CFD p...

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications are highly demanding for parallel computing. Many such applications have been shifted from expensive MPP boxes to cost-effective clusters. Auto-CFD is a pre-compiler which transforms Fortran CFD sequential programs to efficient message-passing parallel programs running on clusters. Our work has the following three unique contributions. First, this...

This paper describes a proposed best-practices system that will present expert knowledge in the use of CFD. The best-practices system will include specific guidelines to assist the user in problem definition, input preparation, grid generation, code selection, parameter specification, and results interpretation. The goal of the system is to assist all CFD users in obtaining high quality CFD sol...