Superior, flexible Modelling for complex icing and IPS cases. Our suite of 3D codes provide an equivalent capability to AID, but accounts for complex geometries. From basic aerodynamics through to ice accretion, ice melting and ice fracture mechanics, our codes can be individually tailored to support different scenarios. In addition to the benefits of our fully modular 2D suite, these models share a number of important extra features:
Key Features of Our 3D Codes
Easy Integration With Other Software
Like our 2D Codes, the code modules are designed to be able to be run separately but are also able to be fully integrated so that they form a complete solution suite. If required, additional subroutines can be provided to allow any of the modules to interact with external analysis codes
Ice Crystal Melting and Roughness Models
The incorporation of ice crystal melting and roughness models facilitates better capture of slush formation in heated environments.
Integration of Splash and Bounce
Our codes allow for integration of SLD splash and bounce modelling, enabling us to consider more accurately the effect of different impact mechanisms and thus improve the accuracy of model predictions
Ice Failure Models
As a result of our participation in the SURFICE and other research project we have now been able to incorporate more complex ice failure models into our codes from various electromechanical ice protection systems
Ability to Model Embedded Sensors
Our models can include control sensors embedded in the substrate, allowing us to evaluate the best locations for your IPS.
Increased Speeds With Parallel Computing
Our codes make use of parallel computing methods to speed-up these more complex calculations, allowing you to get accurate answers faster.
Some of the modules offered:
Aerodynamics
An important part of studying the impacts of icing is in correctly modelling the aerodynamics of the situation. AeroTex utilises open-source codes such as OpenFOAM or SU2, but users can link in their data from commercial codes such as Fluent and Star.
Water Catch (EWC, TAC3D+)
Eulerian (EWC) and Lagrangian (TAC3D+) impingement analysis codes are available to determine the impingement rate and severity of the icing conditions. TAC3D+, our primary code, has been optimised for parallel analysis and utilises an efficient multi-stage process to minimise the droplets. .
Ice Shapes (ITA, ISC, IHB for 2.5D)
Our codes enable users to accurately predict the shape of ice accretions for wing-like or more complex bodies. Enabling the generation of complex ice shapes and the inputs for the design of ice protection systems.
Electrothermal
Our codes enable users to accurately predict the effectiveness of electrothermal devices. Using our codes you can evaluate the most efficient array of devices for your product, reducing energy consumption and ensuring the most effective ice protection system.
Electromechanical and Hybrid IPS (3D or 2D/3D Hybrid)
Our codes enable users to accurately predict the fracture mechanisms in ice structures enabling us to model the effects of electromechanical devices more effectively.
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