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(continued...) Not only does this mean considerable time and effort in modelling but also discourages design iteration as the process needed to be repeated every time the design changed.
For FloWorks the empty space is automatically detected from the parametric part models and can be simply re-generated each time the design changes.
The interface allows analysis goals to be set using non-expert terms.
In order to achieve accurate results goals must be defined for each parameter being studied such as pressure and mass flow.
Flow conditions and surface goals can similarly be set, selecting model geometry and accessing dialogs using standard SolidWorks commands and right mouse button menus.
Once the study is fully defined, the analysis can be run.
A virtual box is automatically generated bounding the part or assembly to define the study domain.
The space within this box is divided into slices and cells per slice determined by the model geometry and the goal accuracy previously defined.
Once a base grid is generated automatic iterative adaptation takes place to allow for wall singularities such as small gaps and sharp corners.
This adaptive process aims to improve accuracy where necessary whilst saving time and computational effort wherever possible.