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The latest issue of ANSYS Advantage features articles on how multiphysics technology from ANSYS is assisting in improving cell phone signal strength, how engineering simulation provided an edge at the recent Beijing Olympics, and how analysis tools save time and money at Xerox. This issue also includes information on simulating elastomers, analyzing random vibration fatigue and identifying regions of reverse flow.
The spotlight is on the energy industries and how simulation is used to solve complex problems in order to meet energy and environmental demands. Examples in this spotlight include solar panels, nuclear safety, fuel cells, wind power and burners.
FEATURES
SPORTS
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Engineering simulation in sports comes of age at the
2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
ELECTRONICS
No More Dropped Calls
Using true multiphysics incorporating fluid, electrostatic and
mechanical effects, engineers are simulating the transient
dynamic response of an innovative RF-MEMS switch for
improving cell phone signal strength.
THOUGHT LEADER
Simulation-Based Innovation
as a Competitive Advantage
Predictive analysis tools save time and money at Xerox and, more
important, enable top-line revenue growth and the competitive
advantage that comes from developing winning products.
Articles
EDITORIAL
The Power of Structural
Dynamics Simulation
Analyzing time-varying loads helps develop innovative products
with vibration, motion and other real-world behavior in mind.
SPORTS
Picking Up Speed
Speedbike designers use fluid simulation to gain a competitive edge.
AUTOMOTIVE
Electromagnetics Comes Through in the Clutch
BorgWarner engineers meet a tight deadline in optimizing the design of a revolutionary variable-torque clutch for all-wheel-drive vehicles.
PARTNERS
Higher Returns on the Simulation Investment
Optimizing Linux clusters for ANSYS Mechanical software delivers fast turnaround on large problems.
Departments
ACADEMIC
Driven to Simulation
A teenage student helps improve the aerodynamic design of F1 race cars using ANSYS software and Windows high performance computing.
ANALYSIS TOOLS
Stretching Your Elastomer Understanding
Accurate nonlinear analysis leads to a better material selection process that enables innovation and faster time to market.
TIPS & TRICKS
Analyzing Random Vibration Fatigue
Powerful ANSYS Workbench tools help calculate the damage
of vibrations that lack straightforward cyclic repetition.
Extracting Solution-Dependent Regions in CFX-Post
Identifying and quantifying regions of reverse flow
in the CFX-Post fluids post-processor.
OUTSIDE THE BOX
Bio-Inspiring Engineering
Scientists use nature to advance technology.
Spotlight on Engineering Simulation for the Energy Industries
The Global Challenge
As engineers and technologists rally to meet energy and
environmental demands, they turn to engineering simulation
to solve their most complex problems.
Blending Solar Panels with Roof Profiles
Simulation guides the design of innovative solar panel
frames, reducing molding time, material and cost.
Coupling Analyses to Improve
Nuclear Safety
Coupled thermal hydraulic and stress analysis of
a CANDU feeder pipe helps determine integrity.
Reformers Getting Results
Simulation pushes diesel-powered fuel cells
on their way to early markets.
Harnessing Natural Energy
Multiple simulation tools are used as a cost-effective
way to design reliable offshore wind turbines.
Predicting Vibrations in
High Power Burners
Engineering simulation reduces development time
for industrial burners by five months.
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