Adding “Current Directory” to the Linux PATH
Adding the current directory, also known as “.”, to your Linux systems PATH environment variable can make executing scripts more convenient. However, there are some security issues to consider as…
Known Issues 16.0.6
Barracuda VR 16.0.6 Issues affecting this version: KI-1: Particle Drag is not calculated for pure liquid particles when simulation has no solid materials KI-2: 2D data is missing output conversion…
Using Python to Calculate PSDs from Raw Particle Data Files
In Barracuda VR, detailed Particle Size Distribution (PSD) information can be obtained from Raw Particle Data files. There are two ways to generate Raw Particle Data files: When setting up…
Evaporation Model for Droplets and Solid Particle Drying (2014)
This evaporation model is now considered out-of-date. Original title of this post: Evaporation Model for Droplets and Solid Particle Drying (Updated) 2024 update: Evaporation Model for Droplets and Solid Particle…
Increasing the numerical resolution of small particles in a wide PSD
The issue of particle resolution for small particles is an important consideration that is often overlooked. In order to get adequate spatial resolution of particle positions, it is sometimes necessary…
Data-mining GMV files using gmv2txt.py
One method of data-mining GMV files is presented in this post. This method relies on converting the GMV files to text format. A warning before we get started: GMV files…
Setting the Basis (Mass Flow Rate or Velocity) for a Flow BC
When editing a Flow file for a Flow BC in Barracuda, you can double-click on the header of the Velocity / Mass Flow Rate column. When the Select… dialog pops…
Calling Barracuda utilities in Windows batch files
Many Barracuda users are familiar with using several utility scripts that are bundled in the normal Barracuda installation directory. When working in Linux, it is common to write Bash shell…
Accessing the CPFD FTP server in Linux
Many Barracuda users work on Linux machines that were built and configured by CPFD Software, or based on installation instructions provided by CPFD Software. Most of these systems run a Linux distribution…
Appending Animation Sequences
In many situations, it is useful to create multiple sequences of animations, and append them end-to-end to create a final long animation. Many of CPFD Software’s marketing animations were created…