PreonLab 7.0 introduces a new thermal solver that unites the strengths of Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and the Moving Least Squares method. The new solver implements a higher-order method that delivers more precise, boundary-accurate results, with the aim of addressing long-standing feedback from users. We believe this will elevate our thermal capabilities to meet challenging industry standards.
PreonLab 7.0 also brings powerful enhancements to the FCSM framework. These upgrades ensure better wheel-ground interactions and provide improved stability under extreme conditions. It will be possible to perform simulations that include wheel detachment from the road, unlocking simulations with amphibious vehicles, and emergency sinking scenarios. Additionally, vehicle motion now accounts for road slope, fluid interaction, and traction loss, enabling realistic responses to external forces. A new distance-based mapping allows velocity profiles to follow the vehicle’s traveled path instead of time, while new response limits constrain acceleration to physically plausible bounds.
In the context of transmission applications, this latest release introduces smart new features that aim to enhance numerical stability and phase distribution for some of the more challenging simulation cases. Additionally, these new features help to minimize particle leakage issues that can sometimes occur in very challenging simulation cases. So far, we have observed notable benefits to multiphase simulations as well as simulations with non-Newtonian fluids.
What’s more? – Users can get acquainted with the exciting new ability to simulate snow in combination with fluids and elastic materials in a single setup. They can expect upgrades to Calculation Objects, and experience enhanced usability features such as 3D mouse support, for more flexibility and control while setting up and inspecting simulations. To top it off, a new experimental pressure boundary condition unlocks additional simulation possibilities to specify known pressures at inlets, outlets, or free boundaries.
Tune in to the release event to catch up on all the updates and make sure to make the most of particle-based simulation with PreonLab 7.0!
