Autodesk CFD software is used for simulating 3D fluid flow and heat transfer through computational fluid dynamics.
Autodesk CFD: Simulation software for engineering complex liquid, gas, and air systems
What is Autodesk CFD?
Autodesk® CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software creates computational fluid dynamics simulations that engineers and analysts use to intelligently predict how liquids and gases will perform. With CFD software, you can:
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Customize setups with a user-friendly interface.
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Analyze heat transfer and fluid flow design.
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Enable scripting and automation with APIs.
Autodesk CFD overview (video: 3:22 min.)
Why use Autodesk CFD?
Improve energy efficiency
Make critical design decisions that reduce energy consumption.
Reduce failure risk
Solve potential failures while designing to extend operational life.
Minimize physical prototyping builds
Create digital prototypes to reduce costly physical models.
What you can do with Autodesk CFD
Design systems with fluid, thermal, and motion insights
Autodesk CFD software provides engineers with a range of powerful tools for system design optimization. Simulate fluid flow and free surface movement, and analyze thermal impact for product design.
Optimize designs with several industry applications
Autodesk CFD software solves questions related to:
- Electronic cooling
- Data center design
- Lighting design
- Machinery and valves
- AEC/MEP for HVAC design
“With the use of [Autodesk CFD], the amount of physical prototypes has reduced a lot.”
—Ismo Vaaraniemi, Product Development Engineer, Kytola Instruments
“Because [Autodesk CFD] is so intuitive, there is a minimal learning curve.”
—Japie van der Westhuizen, Senior Hardware Development Engineer, S-PLANE Automation (Pty) Ltd.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Autodesk CFD software is used by mechanical engineers who need fluid simulation to improve product performance. It is also used by HVAC system engineers who need tools to simulate efficiency of their building HVAC designs.
With a subscription to Autodesk CFD software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement (US Site).
Autodesk CFD runs on Microsoft® Windows. See Autodesk CFD system requirements for details.