About FloCAD
FloCAD is a fluid dynamics software from C&R Technologies that integrates fluid flow networks with CAD-based FEA or FDA. It provides features for contact requests, trial requests, product updates, and customer login so users can efficiently manage their fluid dynamics projects. FloCAD distinguishes itself from other computational fluid dynamics tools by offering a comprehensive interface that allows for the integration of complex simulations with existing CAD systems. This functionality helps engineers and designers analyze fluid behavior within their designs more accurately. Key capabilities: fluid flow simulation CAD integration design analysis customer support trial access Best for: engineers and designers that need to simulate fluid dynamics in conjunction with CAD tools.
FloCAD by C&R Technologies is a specialized thermohydraulic modeling software that serves as an advanced add-on to Thermal Desktop, providing a robust environment for integrated fluid flow and heat transfer analysis. Operating as a graphical interface for the SINDA/FLUINT solver, it allows engineers to build both CAD-based and free-form models with exceptional flexibility. Designed mainly for professionals in aerospace, defense, electronics cooling, and automotive thermal systems, FloCAD streamlines the creation of fluid and thermal networks directly from 3D CAD geometry, offering a faster alternative to traditional 3D CFD for system-level analysis. It supports single- and two-phase flow modeling, pressure drops, phase changes, waterhammer, and other complex transient behaviors, making it ideal for highly dynamic systems like spacecraft and heat exchangers. The software’s deep integration with SINDA/FLUINT’s optimization tools enables sensitivity analyses, component sizing, and uncertainty evaluation with ease. Although its interface within AutoCAD makes navigation intuitive for experienced CAD users, mastering its full capabilities requires a strong technical background and time to understand the underlying physics and solver settings.
Pros & Cons
- +Integrates fluid flow and heat transfer analysis in one platform.
- +Supports single- and two-phase, compressible and incompressible fluid systems.
- +Models complex vessels, piping systems, and heat transfer equipment.
- +Captures pressure drops from bends, valves, and flow area changes.
- +Includes geometric ports for enhanced tank and vessel modeling.
- +Allows full parameterization with spreadsheet-like variables and expressions.
- +Enables sensitivity studies and optimization using SINDA/FLUINT modules.
- +Compatible with Thermal Desktop for seamless thermohydraulic simulation.
- −Requires Thermal Desktop; not a standalone software.
- −May be complex for users unfamiliar with fluid dynamics modeling.
- −No public pricing; trial or quote must be requested.
- −Best suited for advanced engineering applications and professionals.
Features
Key features
- Fully Integrated Thermohydraulic Analysis
- FloCAD is an add-on for Thermal Desktop, providing a single, integrated tool for fluid flow and heat transfer analysis.
- Geometric and Free-Form Modeling Flexibility
- It allows for both geometry-based models using CAD data (pipes, vessels) and abstract, free-form flow network modeling (sketchpad style).
- Comprehensive Two-Phase Fluid System Modeling
- The software can model complex fluid systems, including single- or two-phase flow, compressible/incompressible fluids, and fluid mixtures with phase change.
- Deep Parameterization and Optimization Access
- FloCAD uses spreadsheet-like variables and complex expressions for input, allowing access to SINDA/FLUINT's Optimization and Reliability Engineering modules.
- Advanced Pipe Flow Physics Capture
- It captures standard pressure drops (bends, valves) but uniquely accounts for acceleration terms due to density, side flow, or transient mass storage in compressible tanks.
- Complex Vessel and System Capabilities
- It supports custom control systems, turbomachinery, chemically reacting flows, and intricate vessels with many ports/penetrations.
Additional features
- Fluid Dynamics Software Add-on
- FloCAD functions as a software add-on module for Thermal Desktop.
- Thermohydraulic Software Tool
- It provides a complete tool for fully integrated fluid flow and heat transfer analysis.
- Similar Modeling Mechanics
- The process for building fluid flow models is very similar to building thermal models.
- Free-Form Flow Network Modeling
- Models can be free-form for abstraction and simplification (sketchpad style).
- Geometry-Based Modeling
- Models can be geometry-based using pipe centerlines, cross-sections, and complex vessels.
- Convection to Finite Element/Difference
- It can include convection to finite difference or finite element representations of thermal structures.
- Piping Systems Modeling
- Provides the ability to model piping systems.
- Heat Transfer Equipment Modeling
- Provides the ability to model heat transfer equipment.
- Power Cycles Modeling
- Provides the ability to model power cycles.
- Tanks and Vessels Modeling
- Provides the ability to model tanks and vessels.
- Heat Pipes Modeling
- Provides the ability to model heat pipes.
- Single-Phase Fluid System Modeling
- Supports modeling single-phase fluid systems.
- Two-Phase Fluid System Modeling
- Supports modeling two-phase fluid systems.
- Compressible Fluids Modeling
- Supports modeling compressible fluids.
- Incompressible Fluids Modeling
- Supports modeling incompressible fluids.
- Fluid Mixtures Modeling
- Supports modeling fluid mixtures.
- Custom Control Systems
- Features the ability to model custom control systems.
- Turbomachinery Modeling
- Features the ability to model turbomachinery.
- Chemically Reacting Flows
- Features the ability to model chemically reacting flows.
- Complex Vessel Modeling
- Supports complex vessels with many ports and piping penetrations.
- Capillary System Modeling
- Features the ability to model capillary systems.
- Thermosiphon System Modeling
- Features the ability to model thermosiphon systems.
- Pressure Drops Capture
- Captures pressure drops in a piping network due to bends, valves, tees, and changes in flow area.
- Acceleration Terms Accounting
- Accounts for acceleration terms associated with axial variations in velocity due to density or side flow.
- Transient Mass Storage Accounting
- Accounts for the transient storage and release of mass in compressible tanks.
- Phase Change Accounting
- Accounts for phase change associated with evaporation and condensation.
- Geometric Ports
- Combines pipe flow capabilities with geometric ports for enhanced modeling of fluid flow entering and leaving complex vessels.
- Full Parameterization
- Includes full parameterization using spreadsheet-like variables.
- Complex Expressions as Input
- Accepts arbitrarily complex expressions as input instead of just hardwired numbers.
- Rapid Model Manipulation
- Allows complex models to be rapidly manipulated using a few keystrokes.
- Sensitivity Studies
- Simplifies the process of performing sensitivity studies and investigating what-if scenarios.
- Optimization and Reliability Engineering Modules Access
- Provides access to SINDA/FLUINT's Optimization and Reliability Engineering modules.
- Component Sizing
- The optimization modules can be used to size components.
- Performance Maximization
- The optimization modules can be used to maximize performance.
- Worst-Case Condition Finding
- The optimization modules can be used to find worst-case operating conditions (design cases).
- Model Calibration
- The optimization modules can be used to calibrate models to test data.
- Statistical Uncertainty Treatment
- The optimization modules can be used to treat uncertainties statistically.
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About FloCAD
FloCAD is a fluid dynamics software from C&R Technologies that integrates fluid flow networks with CAD-based FEA or FDA. It provides features for contact requests, trial requests, product updates, and customer login so users can efficiently manage their fluid dynamics projects. FloCAD distinguishes itself from other computational fluid dynamics tools by offering a comprehensive interface that allows for the integration of complex simulations with existing CAD systems. This functionality helps engineers and designers analyze fluid behavior within their designs more accurately. Key capabilities: fluid flow simulation CAD integration design analysis customer support trial access Best for: engineers and designers that need to simulate fluid dynamics in conjunction with CAD tools.
FloCAD Details
FloCAD's In-App Market Place
Does FloCAD have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
No
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USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), JPY (¥), CHF (CHF), CNY (¥), INR (₹), MXN (Mex$), RUB (₽)
Pros & Cons
- Integrates fluid flow and heat transfer analysis in one platform.
- Supports single- and two-phase, compressible and incompressible fluid systems.
- Models complex vessels, piping systems, and heat transfer equipment.
- Captures pressure drops from bends, valves, and flow area changes.
- Includes geometric ports for enhanced tank and vessel modeling.
- Allows full parameterization with spreadsheet-like variables and expressions.
- Enables sensitivity studies and optimization using SINDA/FLUINT modules.
- Compatible with Thermal Desktop for seamless thermohydraulic simulation.
- Requires Thermal Desktop; not a standalone software.
- May be complex for users unfamiliar with fluid dynamics modeling.
- No public pricing; trial or quote must be requested.
- Best suited for advanced engineering applications and professionals.
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