es-ice, CFD
for IC engine modeling
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September marked the official release of CD-adapco’s
IC engine expert system tool es-ice Version
1.02. es-ice is the successor and
an extension of ProICE (available since 1997), retaining
all of its functionality with many new additional capabilities.
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es-ice is based
on the automatic generation of a parameterized template.
The template can be easily altered for the specific
engine configuration. This template is then either
trimmed or mapped to the surface geometry. Topologies
for engine configurations from 0 to 5 valves per cylinder
can be generated and each valve can move independently.
es-ice prepares
all of the necessary files for the STAR-CD analysis.
Running in conjunction with STAR-CD, es-ice then provides
fully automated mesh motion. es-ice is also compatible
with STAR-HPC and can automatically generate an optimized
domain decomposition. This permits rapid solutions
for large problems.
Additional functionality permits
many key tasks. Easy sector modeling for rapid closed
cycle calculations typically performed for Diesel engines
is possible, and calculations for multi-cylinder models
including intake and exhaust manifolds can be completed.
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Fuel spray modeling
in es-ice
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