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What is the difference between solidworks floxpress and flow simulation?

John Stephen Jan 30, 2017 7:45 AM

Guys, I started out a search to learn how to do CFD analysis using SOLIDWORKS 2015. Then i came across floxpress. Therefore as I am new to flow simulations, do tell me which is efficient and produces better result.

I also have another question. Then I came across "fluid flow and cfd" separately. My assumption that both were same was shattered at an instant. I am confused now. So if you know what I am talking about then do share your thoughts constructively.

Thanks

Re: What is the difference between solidworks floxpress and flow simulation?

Siavash Khajehhasani Jan 31, 2017 12:13 AM (in response to John Stephen)

John,
Flowxpress tool is a mickey mouse version of flow simulation. In short,. your options are very limited in xpress tools (all of them). Hence, to perform detailed analysis you should consider using the full module.
To address your second question: CFD is computational fluid dynamics. Let's simplify: CFD is the technical term for numerical fluid flow and heat transfer analysis (I know this one doesn't sound that much non-technical ).
This may also be helpful on the stress analysis side: https://forum.solidworks.com/message/687274#comment-687274
Hope it shades some light for you. If you have more questions, do not hesitate to shoot.
Cheers,
- Siavash
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  John Stephen Feb 1, 2017 6:00 AM (in response to Siavash Khajehhasani)
  
  Thank you for your reply and will be ready with few more new questions.. Thank you again
  
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