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Fastflo
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Strengths of Fastflo
Main features
- based on the finite element method, 2D and 3D (and also works for
1D)
- range of element types (linear, quadratic, triangles,
quadrilaterals, tetrahedra, hexahedra)
- internal mesh generator for 2D problems
- interface to commercial pre- and post-processors
- includes a high level macro command language to specify and solve
PDEs
- graphical user interface (3D from Version 3)
- selection of sparse matrix solvers (direct and iterative)
- Tutorial Guide, on-line Reference Manual
- many well-documented applications
- incorporates feedback from many licensees
- Fluids ToolBox released in July 1999
- available in PC and UNIX versions, both written in C. The PC GUI is
built using Borland C++ and makes use of Windows facilities. The UNIX
GUI is built using Motif.
Strengths
- can solve multiple PDEs
- flexible (in terms of geometry, equations, algorithms)
- (almost) any PDE can be solved
- is available and supported worldwide
- self-contained (mesh generation, graphics)
- programming environment that empowers users
- macro code provides open system for team use
- macro code works on all platforms
- able to specify and solve problems on boundaries
- very useful for rapid prototyping
- moving meshes and free surfaces are possible
- inexpensive
- able to specify and solve problems in multiple regions
In addition, Fastflo
- has been road-tested through approximately 50 person years of
development
- has an emerging network of users, worldwide
- is CFD capable (especially for niche CFD)
- is the best in the world in its class
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last updated
April 16, 2007 03:21 PM
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