Simerics-MP and Simerics-MP+ version 5.1 released

Simerics is proud to announce the release of Simerics-MP and Simerics-MP+ version 5.1.

This release has four new templates:

• GT Interface Template: for seamless integration with GT-Suite.

• Ball 3D Valve Template: for simulation of 3D movement of ball valve using a new mesh algorithm.

• Helical Gear Template: for simulation of a pair of helical gears.

• Data Exchange sub-module: for handling of data exchange with other simulation cases or third-party software.

There are also new enhancements in the existing templates including Crescent Template, Piston Cooling Template, Vehicle Template, Marine Template, and Swash Plate Piston Template.

Most of the features and the functionalities of Simerics solver, including all the templates and radiation model, now can run on multiple computers using MPI parallel algorithms. Major improvement in MGI interface algorithm makes MGI interface more stable and more robust with guaranteed conservation even when the interfaces have overlaps or gaps. Discrete equation solver now can automatically switch between AMG and CGS, when the current setting does not converge.

A couple of new buttons were added in GUI, one for direct access to global expressions. and another to refresh color map using local value range. Three new shapes, “shell”, “pipe”, and figure “8”, were added to template mesher.

In the new version, users can create multiple animations together in a single session. The output file of distributed variables can now be written in xml format, which is fully compatible with Simerics input format.

Many new tutorials have been added to the help manual in version 5.1 including Natural Convection, Vortex Shedding, Cavitation over an orifice, Turbulent flow in a diffuser, and Mixing Tank, and GT coupling. Also a few standalone help files were created, such as Ball 3D valve, self-propelled boat, piston cooling, and windshield de-icing, before they are formally integrated into help manual.