What simulation tool can be used to analyze fluid flow in SOLIDWORKS?

Flow Simulation is the tool within SOLIDWORKS specifically designed for analyzing fluid flow, heat transfer, and related phenomena. It allows users to simulate the behavior of liquids and gases in various environments, providing visualizations and data that help engineers understand how fluids interact with surfaces, flow paths, and other components of a system.

This specialized tool integrates seamlessly into the SOLIDWORKS design environment, allowing engineers to easily apply boundary conditions and evaluate how changes in design affect fluid dynamics. The detailed analysis provided by Flow Simulation can include factors such as pressure drops, flow rates, fluid velocities, temperature distributions, and more, making it a vital resource for optimizing performance in applications like cooling systems, air flow in HVAC systems, and chemical processes.

SimulationXpress, Motion Simulation, and Static Simulation serve different purposes. SimulationXpress is a simplified tool primarily for basic stress analysis, Motion Simulation focuses on the motion and dynamics of assemblies, and Static Simulation is used to test structural integrity under static loads, none of which are suited for fluid flow analysis.