Overview
Particleworks is a particle-based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software using the Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) method for advanced fluid dynamics modeling. The software enables simulation of complex fluid behaviors including multiphase flow, large deformations, conjugate heat transfer, and fluid-structure interactions without requiring mesh generation. Applications span pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing, and laboratory equipment design where precise fluid dynamics modeling is critical.
Frequently asked questions
- What simulation capabilities does Particleworks offer for pharmaceutical applications?
- Particleworks simulates Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, multiphase flow, large deformations, coalescence and segmentation, conjugate heat transfer, and fluid interactions with moving structures. It excels in applications like lubrication, splashing, cooling, and mixing of viscous fluids—all relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocessing equipment design.
- Does Particleworks require mesh generation like conventional CFD software?
- No. Particleworks is a mesh-free simulation tool that eliminates the time-consuming mesh generation required by conventional CFD software. Users can import CAD files directly, significantly reducing preparation time and computational resources.
- What computational resources and scalability does Particleworks support?
- Particleworks supports multi-GPU computing and can simulate from hundreds of thousands to millions of fluid particles, enabling large-scale model simulations without overwhelming computational resources. It can be coupled with multibody dynamics software for co-simulation of CFD and mechanical systems.
- What industries and use cases does Particleworks serve?
- Particleworks serves automotive, civil engineering, manufacturing, and related industries. It is designed for design evaluation, product development, and academic research, with particular strength in applications involving complex fluid behavior and fluid-structure interactions.
- Who distributes Particleworks and what support is available?
- Particleworks is a product of Prometech and is distributed globally through authorized partners including EnginSoft (Europe), FunctionBay, and GloBAS Engineering (Middle East), providing regional support and implementation services.