[fluent-user] Re: Fluent eNews Update - Feb. 2005

Tue Feb 15 10:05:54 EST 2005

On Mon, Feb 14, 2005 at 11:30:00AM -0800, Fluent Inc. wrote:
> Greetings from Fluent,
> 
> Here is an update on current news and upcoming events
> including:
> 
> - 2005 CFD Summit: Call for Papers and Updates 
> - Webinars 
> - Seminars 
> - Conferences and Shows
> 
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> 2005 CFD SUMMIT - CALL FOR PAPERS
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> ***  FEBRUARY 15 DEADLINE  ***
> 
> The 2005 CFD Summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency in
> Dearborn, Michigan, June 7-9, 2005. We hope to see you
> there! The deadline for submitting a paper is tomorrow,
> February 15. To find out how to submit a paper, visit our
> website at:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DPciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
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> 2005 CFD SUMMIT - INFORMATION
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> 
> Take a sneak peek at the preliminary Summit agenda which was
> recently posted. Check this site often since information
> will be updated and added as we get closer to the event,
> including registration details.
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DQciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
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> SIGN UP FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS
> 
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> FLUENT 6.2 - February 17, 2pm
> 
> This webinar will give you the chance to see some of the
> exciting new features and functionality in the pending
> release of FLUENT 6.2, our flagship product. Some of these
> features include large eddy simulation, NITA (non-iterative
> time advancement), and acoustics. Log on to sign up:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DRciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
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> 
> Using Fluid Analysis to Optimize the Performance of
> Bioreactors - March 3, 2pm
> 
> In this webinar, we will describe the type of fluid mixing
> engineering reviews that we design for our clients to
> deliver engineering value early in the project life cycle
> and identify the best use of computational fluid dynamics
> (CFD) simulations, thus minimizing longer-term project
> expenditure. Such reviews are extremely important for
> overall understanding of bioreactors at the different scales
> since the bioreactors must be properly designed to meet
> multiple design criteria such as liquid blending, gas
> dispersion, cell suspension, gas-liquid mass transfer, cell-
> liquid mass transfer, local turbulence, local shear rate,
> and bubble size distribution. Learn more and register at:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DSciruDFbafpLAK/
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> FloWizard 2.0 - March 17, 2pm
> 
> Don't miss the opportunity to learn about Fluent's first CFD
> software tool built exclusively for design engineers. Built
> on Fluent's next generation technology stream, FloWizard
> guides the design engineer through the CFD process with an
> easy-to-use wizard and provides fully automated meshing and
> solution steering using the proven FLUENT engine. During
> this webinar you will see how FloWizard can be a critical
> component in product design and optimization. To enroll in
> this online event visit:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DTciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
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> 
> Diesel Emission and Aftertreatment Modeling with FLUENT -
> April 7, 2pm
> 
> Modeling flow and reactions in automotive aftertreatment
> systems has become very important for automobile and engine
> manufacturers due to the stringent emission regulations.
> Recent developments within FLUENT 6.2 provide engineers with
> valuable tools to simulate processes in aftertreatment
> devices, including catalyst reactions, particulate loading
> and regeneration, and cold-start process. In this
> presentation we will cover a description of the current
> capabilities in FLUENT 6.2 regarding catalyst reaction, soot
> loading and regeneration, and light-off prediction. Register
> today at:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DUciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
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> UPCOMING SEMINARS
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> Automotive Lunch 'n Learn Seminar Series
> St. John's Golf & Conference Center 
> 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan
> 
> If you are going to be in the greater Detroit/Ann Arbor
> area, plan on attending one of our Automotive Lunch 'n Learn
> seminars. To register for these free events, please contact
> Julie Welch, mailto:jmw at fluent.com or 734-213-6821 ext.0
> 
> St. John's Conference Center is approximately 1/2 mile north
> of M-14 by way of Sheldon Rd. St. John's is on the south
> side of 5 mile between Sheldon Rd. and Northville Rd.
> 
> For a map and more detailed directions please visit:
> http://usmarcom-list-16.c.topica.com/maada5kabd9DVciruDFbafpLAK/
> 
> *** Acoustics Modeling with FLUENT *** March 18, 10am-2pm
> 
> Aeroacoustics is a topic of increasing interest in many
> industries. The need to reduce noise is felt in an immense
> number of automotive applications, ranging from wind noise
> and  HVAC duct noise to fans and blowers. With the recent
> advent of advanced CFD models and algorithms it has become
> possible to numerically simulate aeroacoustics for many of
> these applications. In this seminar we will cover both the
> fundamentals of aeroacoustics as well as modeling approaches
> for practical problems. Several examples will also be shown.
> 
> *** FloWizard *** April 22, 10am-2pm
> 
> Join us for a live demonstration of FloWizard - Fluent's
> first CFD software tool built exclusively for design
> engineers! Build on Fluent's next generation technology
> stream, FloWizard guides the design engineer through the CFD
> process with an easy-to-use wizard and provides fully
> automated meshing and solution steering using the proven CFD
> engine. You will learn about FloWizard's 100% compatibility
> with FLUENT, ensuring effortless data sharing. Plus, its
> collaboration capabilities allow expert analysts to monitor
> and mentor design engineers.
> 
> *** Unsteady Flow Modeling with FLUENT *** April 29,10am-2pm
> 
> CFD is extensively used to solve a variety of complex and
> computationally expensive transient flow problems, driving
> the need for ongoing development and refinement of CFD
> algorithms that improve the transient efficiency. FLUENT 6.2
> provides two new non-iterative time advancement (NITA)
> schemes that significantly reduce the run time of transient
> simulations. This presentation will focus on these new
> numerical schemes and other FLUENT 6.2 solver enhancements
> that allow for faster transient simulations involving VOF,
> sliding mesh, and noise modeling, among others.
> 
> *** Multiphase Modeling with FLUENT *** May 20, 10am-2pm
> 
> Advancements in multiphase modeling and computational power
> have been bringing multiphase flow simulations into the
> mainstream of the automotive industry. The new features in
> FLUENT 6.2 push further the limits of CFD simulations of the
> hydrodynamic and thermal effects of various multiphase and
> phase change phenomena. This presentation will discuss CFD
> modeling of boiling, cavitation, evaporation, piston
> cooling, defogging, and various filling applications. In
> this seminar we will cover the description of the current
> capabilities in FLUENT 6.2 along with numerous industry-
> relevant examples.
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> 
> FloWizard 2.0 Seminar 
> Held during the National Design Engineering Show 
> March 8, 10:30-11:30am 
> McCormick Center, North Hall, Rm N126
> Chicago, IL
> 
> Changes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) require new
> and differently designed CFD software. Don't miss the
> opportunity to learn about Fluent's unique CFD software tool
> created exclusively for design engineers. Built on Fluent's
> next generation technology stream, FloWizard guides the
> design engineer through the CFD process with an easy-to-use
> wizard and provides fully automated solutions and reports
> using Fluent's proven CFD engine. During this presentation
> you will see how FloWizard V2 will become a critical
> component in product design and optimization. Register via
> email by contacting Sharon Everts, mailto:se at fluent.com
> 
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> WHERE TO SEE US
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> ***** MARCH *****
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> National Design Engineering Show 
> March 7-10, Chicago, IL
> Booth #3924
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> 
> SEMI-THERM 21: Semiconductor Thermal Measurement, Modeling,
> and Management Symposium 
> March 15-17, San Jose, CA 
> Booth #3-4 (Icepak)
> 
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> 
> LMS North America User Conference 
> March 15-16, Detroit, MI
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> COE 2005 Annual PLM Conference & TechniFair 
> March 20-23,Phoenix, AZ 
> Booth #308
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> ***** APRIL *****
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> 
> Electric Power April 5-7, Chicago, IL Booth #759
> 
> Please join us in Panel Session 8B in the Gas Turbine track
> for the presentation entitled "Options for Performance
> Enhancement I -- Inlet Air Treatment", April 6, 8-9:30am 
> 
> Panel members include: 
> Dave Schowalter-Lead Consulting Engineer, Fluent Inc. 
> Steve Hiner-R&D Manager, Altair Filter Technology Ltd. 
> Thomas Tillman-VP Strategic Development, Turbine Air Systems 
> Don Shepherd-Director of Development Engineering, Caldwell
> 
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> 
> SAE 2005 World Congress 
> April 11-14, Detroit, MI 
> Booth #2239
> 
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> AFCOM Data Center World Expo 
> April 19-20, 2005 Rio Hotel,
> Las Vegas, NV 
> Booth #556
> 
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> Pointwise Gridgen User Group Meeting 
> April 25-26, Fort Worth, TX
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> Fluent Inc., 10 Cavendish Court
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