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Deep dives on particle-based CFD, thermal networks and the engineering behind our tools.
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Simulating Splash Lubrication in an EDU
Splash lubrication in an EDU (Electric Drive Unit) is a harder problem than it looks. The oil has to reach the rotor bearings, coat the winding surfaces for heat dissipation, and…
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Gearbox Lubrication: Simulation vs Experiment
Splash lubrication in gearboxes looks straightforward until you try to simulate it accurately. The gears spin, the oil flies, and the surfaces that need lubricant are never the…
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From Oil Distribution to Peak Temperature: A Coupled EDU Simulation Workflow
Simulating oil distribution inside a spinning e-motor takes seconds. Predicting how component temperatures evolve under real operating loads takes minutes. Those two timescales…
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Calibration of a Thermal Model for Automotive Oil-Cooled Motors
With advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, the power density of drive motors has significantly increased, intensifying the challenge of effective thermal management in…
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An Introduction to Octree Grids and Space-Filling Curves (SFC)
In computational fluid dynamics (CFD), spatial discretization, specifically the process of mesh generation and partitioning, plays a critical role in determining the accuracy and…
Product updates
shonDy Version 2.7.8
We strive to release major versions of our products at least once a year. In between these larger updates, we listen closely to your feedback and continuously improve our software.…
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Parallel Neighbour Particle Search - Technical Insights
The particle method discretizes fluids or solids into discrete computational units, known as particles. For solids, geometric information is represented by triangular surface…
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Two Paths to Simulating Reality with Particle and Finite Volume CFD
In computational fluid dynamics (CFD), there’s more than one way to describe how fluids move, mix, and interact with their environment. For decades, the finite volume method (FVM)…
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shonDy Version 2.7.7
We strive to release major versions of our products at least once a year. In between these larger updates, we listen closely to your feedback and continuously improve our software.…
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Parallel Neighbour Particle Search - Theoretical Background
shonDy is a three-dimensional multiphysics numerical simulation software based on the mesh-free particle method. This software eliminates the constraints imposed by complex meshes…
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Virtual Temperature Sensor
Modern Electric Vehicles (EVs) demand precise and reliable thermal management to ensure performance, safety, and longevity. However, traditional physical temperature sensors such…
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Improving Accuracy in the Lumped-Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) Method (2/2)
In the previous article, we introduced the fundamental principles of the Lumped-Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) method and demonstrated how it can be used to model heat transfer…
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Understanding the Lumped-Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) Method (1/2)
In product concept design, it is vital to comprehend the overall temperature profile of the product and the energy transfer between its components, rather than solely focusing on…
Product updates
shonDy Version 2.7.6
We strive to release major versions of our products at least once a year. In between these larger updates, we listen closely to your feedback and continuously improve our software.…
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Welcome to Our New Blog
What You’ll Find Here We’re excited to introduce our new blog section! Here, we’ll keep you up to date with our latest product developments and share insights into the numerical…