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Free CFD package

11/09/2011 11:09 PM

Hi everyone, I'm currently working on an aerospace project for which I'd like to know if there is any free CFD software avaliable for windows

Thanks in advance

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Re: Free CFD package

11/09/2011 11:44 PM

You might try this site....

http://www.cfd-online.com/Links/soft.html

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Re: Free CFD package

11/10/2011 12:07 AM

I don't know about a Windows version, but there is a program called OpenFOAM.

http://www.openfoam.com/

If it is available for Windoze, fine - you will be well on your way.

If not, you can download an excellent scientific Linux-based Operating System + scientific apps (including OpenFOAM), called CAELinux. I have it installed on a separate hard drive and can boot to it or Windows at startup. I'm still getting to know the system and so far it's great!

To run this, you must have a 64-bit hardware system. (I built my own 64-bit computer for under $450; it was about 1.5 years ago. Now it would probably be cheaper)

cwarner7_11 knows a lot about this stuff. He'll probably show up with some more specific information.

Hope this helps

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