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 2DFLOW graphically illustrates the use of potential flow theory and has the
capability to simulate a wide range of flow problems. Designed for the
educational market, 2DFLOW quickly produces graphic representations of many
classic fluid dynamics problems which makes it very useful for student
comprehension.
Used in conjunction with a fluid dynamics class, 2DFLOW can make
visualization of textbook theory as easy as clicking the mouse. It allows the
user to visualize very complex flows which also makes it a valuable tool for the
fluids professional. 2DFLOW uses the Microsoft Windows interface for ease of
learning and for user friendliness. The program allows the user to choose the
locations of up to 150 singularities by using the mouse or by inputting specific
coordinates.
2DFLOW features point and click singularity insertion and can plot velocity
vectors and flow contours (equipotential lines, stream-lines, streaklines, and
isobars). Any quantity that is contoured can also be graphed along a user
defined line. The circulation around a specified point in the flow can also be
computed. In addition it allows particle emission and strain-square emission.
These features allow detailed analysis of flow fields and enable firm
understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics concepts.
The program also includes a speed bar for fast access to commonly used
functions. Support for 16.7 million colors in the graphical output is included.
A number of color-palettes are supplied. In addition the program allows users to
define their own palettes. Results can be exported to other MS Window
applications.
Additional Features in 2DFLOW
- Enhanced Graphical User Interface
- Lines of Singularities
- Enhanced Particle Emission from an Area or from a Contour
- Interactive mode - Moving Vortices and Fluid Particles
- Iso-LineS
- Circulation
- Force and Flux computations
- 3D Graphs
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