Each kind of thermal simulation claims to be able to solve all the problems or engineering related to thermal simulation. However, they all have their own advantages, choosing the right thermal simulation software can undoubtedly improve the efficiency of task completion.
Key words
ICEPAK-Electronic thermal design
FloTHERM-Electronic thermal design
FloEFD-Electronic thermal design integrated in 3D software
6Sigma- Data Center thermal Design
SINDA/FLUINTAerospace thermal design
FloVENT-Building ventilation, hVAC
TAITherm-Human comfort, batteries and automotive thermal design
Article contents
With the continuous progress of science and technology and the increasing performance of computer computing, thermal simulation software has appeared several kinds. As I’m sure you all know, each thermal simulation claims to be able to solve all the problems or engineering related to thermal simulation. However, they all have their own advantages, choosing the right thermal simulation software can undoubtedly improve the efficiency of task completion. The following is my recently collated, is the current popular commercial thermal simulation software. I’ll show you what they’re good at, so you can choose a little help. Their specialties are as follows:
ICEPAK-
By the world’s most excellent computational fluid dynamics software provider Fluent company, specialized for electronic product engineers customized development of professional electronic thermal analysis software. Compared with FloTHERM, the outstanding advantage is that it can deal with surface geometry well. fluent solver is adopted, which is integrated in ANSYS and can carry out coupling analysis with other modules of ANSYS. Application field:
Environment level – Thermal analysis of environment level, such as machine room and outer space.
System level – System level thermal analysis of electronic equipment chassis, cabinets and shelters
Board level – Thermal analysis of PCB board level
Component level – Thermal analysis of electronic modules, radiators, chip packages
FloTHERM–
is the world’s first simulation software developed specifically for the thermal design of electronic components/equipment. FloTHERM enables thermal analysis at the component level, PCB board and module level, system level and environment level. FloTHERM software has a 70% market share.
FloTHERM – Core thermal analysis module
Command Center – Optimization design module
Visual Editor – post processing module
FloEDA – FloTHERM Parallel Solver Upgrade – advanced interface of electronic circuit design software FloMCAD Bridge – Interface module for mechanical design CAD software
FloTHERMPACK(formerly FLOPACK) – Internet based standard IC packaging thermal analysis model library FloVIZ – independent dynamic post-processing software for simulation results.
Application: Component level: heat dissipation analysis of chip packaging; Board level and module level: PCB board thermal design and cooling module design optimization; System level: chassis, cabinet and other system level cooling scheme selection and optimization, cooling device selection; Environment level: thermal analysis of computer room, outer space and other environment;
FloEFD–
is a highly engineered, versatile fluid heat transfer analysis software seamlessly integrated into mainstream 3D CAD software. For engineers familiar with CAD software; Integrated in CAD, easy to use; Rapid analysis in CAD software; Direct optimization in CAD software. Application: military industry, aerospace industry, electronics, communications industry, automobile industry, general lighting and LED semiconductor lighting industry machinery, Marine industry, fan, pump, compressor and other turbine machinery industry, energy industry, chemical industry, valve, pipeline and other fluid control equipment industry, medical equipment industry, refrigeration, air conditioning, hvac industry
6Sigma–
is a software that provides users with organization forecast DCIM data center infrastructure management. Is specially used to use this data center design, management, heat dissipation analysis of electronic products, the biggest advantage of the software is that it can be used as a design tool. Included modules: 6SigmaRoom- Data Center level analysis module 6SigmaRack- Cabinet level analysis module 6SigmaET- Device level analysis module 6SigmaFM- Manages the daily running status of devices 6 Sigmaitm – Monitors the flow field of all rooms managed by 6SigmaFM 6SigmaDatAq- Module linked to measuring device 6SigmaPower- External module for evaluating power systems 6SigmaWeight- Quickly obtain the weight load status of elevated floors Application Areas: Data center level: Thermal analysis for room, environment, etc. Equipment level: thermal analysis of electronic modules, PCB boards, chip packages, etc
SINDA/FLUINT-
is a comprehensive finite-difference, lumped parameter (circuit network type) software for thermal design analysis and fluid flow analysis of complex systems. Applications include aerospace, electronics, energy, petrochemical, biomedicine, automotive and other industries. Has been providing customers with the most reliable heat transfer and fluid flow design and analysis services in the aerospace industry. Included modules: SINDA/FLUINT: Professional Thermal/fluid solver Thermal Desktop: Graphical Front and Back Processor RadCAD: Thermal Radiation Analysis Module FloCAD: Thermal/Fluid Analysis module TD Direct: Model Processing and grid division EZ-XY Plot Utility: Auxiliary plot Utility Spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management and environmental control design Electronic packaging and component design power generation systems turbines alternative energy systems and energy efficiency design Automotive and aircraft engines, cooling, fuel oil, lubrication, humidity control and hydraulic systems HVAC and fire protection systems Oil and gas pipelines, distribution, Process design and control of steam injection system
FloVENT-
FloVENT has the most complete, technologically advanced model creation environment for air flow design. Users can select parts from FloVENT’s complete Smart Parts toolbar and quickly assemble analysis models that include a variety of scatters, heat exchangers, grids, CRAC cells, and cases. Has been specializing in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) field. Included modules: FloVENT – Core flow field and thermal analysis module Command Center – optimization design module Visual Editor – advanced simulation results dynamic visualization post-processing module Parallel Solver – parallel solver module FloMCADBridge — 3D design CAD (MCAD) software interface module FloVIZ — Independent dynamic post-processing software for simulation results Thermal design for data centers Comfort and ventilation design for vehicles and buildings HVAC and air conditioning design for shopping malls and office buildings Ventilation design for theaters, airports, docks, storage facilities and warehouses ventilation design laboratories, research institutes, ventilation and pollution control for underground parking lots
TAITherm-
a professional thermal management tool developed by ThermoAnalytics in the United States, is widely used in thermal analysis, thermal protection design and target thermal characteristics simulation of automobile, aviation, shipbuilding, rail transit, heavy machinery and other industries at home and abroad with its excellent thermal management and analysis ability. It is suitable for thermal analysis of air conditioning environment control, heat dissipation analysis of battery pack, automotive thermal analysis and brake thermal analysis. Including modules: basic module – comprehensive consideration of heat conduction, convection heat transfer and heat radiation three heat transfer modes human thermal comfort module battery module parallel computing module Application field: automobile, aviation, ship rail transit heavy machinery
