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TypeSpeed January 6, 2010 00:17

Difference between CFX and FLUENT
 
I have been using FLUENT. Now I am considering to change to CFX.
Can someone tell me what is major difference between these two softwares?
FLUENT has User defined function(UDF). Does CFX have UDF?

Thanks.

rikio January 6, 2010 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeSpeed (Post 241590)
I have been using FLUENT. Now I am considering to change to CFX.
Can someone tell me what is major difference between these two softwares?
FLUENT has User defined function(UDF). Does CFX have UDF?

Thanks.

Yes, it has, not UDF, but CEL.
I think the main difference is the GUI. :D Anyhow, the principles are the same.

ckleanth January 6, 2010 15:53

well if you want to know whats under the gui check the following threads

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/cfx...vs-fluent.html

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/cfx...on-method.html

Eli January 6, 2010 15:55

Yeah I agree with Rikio, CFX is much more "user friend" than Fluent,
CEL (CFX Expression Language) and CCL (CFX Command Language) are equivalent to "UDF".
also you can Import any type of meshes into CFX and that makes it more satisfactory for new users.
"One of the most important features of ANSYS CFX is its use of a coupled solver, in which all the hydrodynamic equations are solved as a single system. The coupled solver is faster than the traditional segregated solver and fewer iterations are required to obtain a converged flow solution"


Good Luck
Eli


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