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| 11/17/08 | ANSYS Breaks 1 Billion Cell Barrier |
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The first commercial simulation of more than 1 billion computational cells using software from ANSYS was performed to investigate the aerodynamics of an America’s Cup yacht. This image shows vortices shedding and pressure isosurfaces of the sail.
Image Courtesy Ignazio Maria Viola. |
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Simulation of an America’s Cup racing yacht has the potential to include some of the most complex physics effects possible, with hydrodynamic and aerodynamic fluid flow and stiffness among the structural physics involved. The 1 billion cell-plus simulation case using software from ANSYS focused on the aerodynamic impact of wind on an America’s Cup racing yacht sailing downwind, with a particular emphasis on the mainsail and an asymmetrical spinnaker. This image shows pressure contours on the sails. Image Courtesy Ignazio Maria Viola. |
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Surface pressures on the sail plus flow pathlines colored by local air velocity Image Courtesy Ignazio Maria Viola. |
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Surface pressures on the sail plus flow pathlines colored by local air velocity Image Courtesy Ignazio Maria Viola. |
