“The main impact offered by the SPEED v10.02 release is the use of STAR-CCM+ as an alternative to PC-FEA for automatic 2D analysis through the implemented GoFERs (Go to Finite Element and Return the results),” said Markus Anders, Electrical Machine Sector Manager, CD-adapco.
He added, “The STAR-CCM+ GoFERs allow for user alterations to the standard SPEED geometry templates using the built-in CAD designer in STAR-CCM+ resulting in improved accuracy of the model. Import of 3D models into STAR-CCM+ for thermal calculations has also been enhanced through the SPEED Motor Tool Wizard in STAR-CCM+.”
Also included in the release is improvements to:
- Automation
- The Winding editor
- xGDF export file information
The new SPEED suite comes on the heels of the latest 10.02 release of STAR-CCM+. This release focused on improvements to multidisciplinary design exploration (MDX), productivity, consumer experience and other technical improvements.
With MDX, Simulation users will now be able to assess the simulation with multiple operating scenarios. In essence, MDX allows users to understand their product’s performance throughout the design space. CD-adapco expects this will expedite the decision processes when designing new products.
Anders explained "behind MDX is the capability to link SPEED with HEEDS (CD-adapco's multidisciplinary design optimization software)." This will therefore allow users to explore the design space of their electrical designs.
Users can access the latest release of SPEED suite through CD-adapco’s Steve Portal.