SC Tetra

SCTetra is an all-in-one general purpose Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software using unstructured mesh (tetrahedron, pentahedron and hexahedron). It has been developed since 1998 with the specific purpose of "Easily enabling calculation of complex geometries". SCTetra provides both automatic mesh generation and a Wizard based interface that guides the user through the set-up process step by step. In addition to simulating standard fluid flow and heat transfer applications, SCTetra can calculate various phenomena such as Chemical Reactions, Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) for moving and/or rotating boundaries, and Acoustics.

Features

Use of CAD Data

Assuming that the CAD data for the product design will be directly used as an analysis model, SC/Tetra has many useful functions to repair and modify the CAD data in case any error or defect exists in the data.

Robust Auto-mesh generation function

The robust Auto-mesh generator can handle literally any kinds of complex geometry. The GUIs help you setting up local mesh refinements in an effortless and intuitive way.

Analysis condition setup by Wizard

The Wizard-guided setup of analysis conditions is easy to understand and prevents any data input omissions or confisuions.

Low memory usage and high computational speed

SC/Tetra has achieved low memory usage and high-speed computation by using cell-vertex FVM that Windows PC can handle more than 100 million elements. (*With the use of 64 bits OS and about 16 GB of memory. It may slightly differ depending on the model shape and analysis conditions).

Various aesthetic visualizations

In addition to simple and useful visualization functions, SC/Tetra can create impressive presentation materials with realistic visual effects and animation.

Industrials Applications

Automotive industry

Vehicle body aerodynamics
Cabin climate control
Thermo-flow analysis of engine rooms
Internal flow analysis in engine cylinders
Intake and exhaust efficiency assessment
Disc brake cooling analysis
Hydrodynamic analysis in water jackets

Electrical and precision equipment

Thermal design of a liquid crystal projector
Cooling analysis of electronic devices
Thermal analysis of power units and circulation in an electronic chassis
Internal flow analysis in electrical compartments of a refrigerator

Mechanical industry

Performance evaluation of rotating equipment (fan, pump, etc.)
Internal flow through turbine rotor blades
Temperature an concentration analysis in a mixing tank
Heat radiation analysis in a reverberatory furna

Construction and civil engineering

Estimation of wind-gust around skyscrapers and assessment of urban planning
Wind-loading effects on buildings

Environment and facility

Indoor air conditioning and environmental
Temperature distribution in a hot-water storage tank
Lift and drag force estimation of a propeller blade