Unlike other computational fluid dynamics programs, SolidWorks Flow Simulation combines a high level of functionality and accuracy with ease-of-use.

Fully embedded inside of SolidWorks, SolidWorks Flow Simulation is perfect for the engineer who needs flow analysis, but is not necessarily an expert in the field of fluid simulation.   A goal-oriented approach allows you to easily gain insight into the performance of your design under real world conditions.

SolidWorks Flow Simulation can be used in a diverse array of applications and has been designed to be extremely flexible. Whether you are developing a valve for medical industry, a HVAC duct, an electronic enclosure cooling system, an automobile component, the wing of an airplane, or an exhaust valve, using SolidWorks Flow Simulation early in the product development cycle can help you build a better product in less time.

SolidWorks Flow Simulation customers are using the software to build better products in the following industries - Valve/Regulator, Medical, Electronics, HVAC, Automotive, Defense, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Plastic Extrusion and Food Processing.

Complete Integration with SolidWorks
SolidWorks Flow Simulation is fully embedded within the SolidWorks Windows®-native environment. There is no need to modify your SolidWorks designs for fluid flow and heat transfer analysis.

Configuration based analysis

Each SolidWorks Flow Simulation analysis is tied to a SolidWorks configuration thereby making it easy to analyze design variants and do “What-If” scenarios.

Fully automatic and innovative meshing technology
SolidWorks Flow Simulation can automatically capture the geometry and resolve it to accurately compute the boundary layer. This technology handles very thin geometry well and results in a significant reduction in the number of computational cells. Simulations which take several hours for traditional CFD programs can be solved in fraction of the time.

Wizard mode for analysis setup

SolidWorks Flow Simulation uses a wizard interface to setup the analysis thereby making it easy and intuitive to solve the problem. The toolbars and dialog boxes are very similar to SolidWorks interface thereby making the experience of using SolidWorks Flow Simulation very similar to SolidWorks.

Engineering goal based analysis

SolidWorks Flow Simulation is a goal based CFD program. You simply tell the program what you are interested in like Max temperature in the component, Max velocity in my flow, Flow rate at opening, Pressure drop across my model etc… and it will calculate these goals and present to the user after the completion of the analysis. This functionality helps you to get better engineering insight into your designs.

Expanded CFD analysis capability

SolidWorks Flow Simulation can solve a wide range of problems including conjugate heat transfer, subsonic, supersonic and compressible flows, mixing of gases, flow around rotating geometry, porous media, cavitation, humidity and climate control and fluid structure interaction. See below for a complete list.