Using cutplanes in GMV
GMV cutplanes are a useful tool for visualizing 3-dimensional simulation results. They allow engineers to get a sense of the 3-dimensional behavior of a system by viewing several planes of…
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How to track number of computational particles over time
In Barracuda simulations, it can be useful to track the number of computational particles present in the system over time. This can give users one indication of whether the particle…
How to generate animations in batch mode
Note: This post assumes two things: GMV attribute files have been generated and You are using GMV 4.5.7 or newer on Linux. BATCHMOVIE.sh is a script, bundled with recent Barracuda…
Can I specify a heat flux at a thermal wall instead of a temperature?
Currently the only option for thermal walls is to specify a temperature. This is has a nice physical basis, as the temperature gradient is the driving force for heat transfer. …
Why do I get mass balance errors for my chemical reactions?
We frequently see questions similar to the following: “I’m sure that the stoichiometry of the reaction I’ve entered is correct but I continue to get a mass balance error. What…
Why is my new license not shown on the RLM status page?
The RLM status page shows active licenses only. To view the RLM status page, open a web browser and point it to <license_server_hostname>:5054, where <license_server_hostname> is the hostname or IP…
Why is the contact friction model off by default?
Before discussing default settings, let’s first consider the motivation behind the contact friction model. The Eulerian/Lagrangian formulation of the fluid/particle flow equations used by Barracuda is what allows it to…
Reprise License Installation Instructions
This page contains links to instructions for the most common RLM License installation cases. If you need more information, please log into the CPFD Support Site and refer to the…
Barracuda VR 17.0.3 Release
Update – April 24, 2018 This version of Barracuda Virtual Reactor is no longer available for download. For the latest version of Virtual Reactor™, please visit the Dashboard. If you still…
Barracuda VR 17.0.2 Release
Update – April 24, 2018 This version of Barracuda Virtual Reactor is no longer available for download. For the latest version of Virtual Reactor™, please visit the Dashboard. If you still…