OOFELIE::Multiphysics link to Simcenter 3D

The OOFELIE::Multiphysics Solver can be used from Simcenter 3D, the simulation environment of SIEMENS. This integrated solution provides strongly coupled multidisciplinary analysis of a broad range of transducers, MEMS, microsystems, and optical devices products in the aeronautics, space, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and consumer electronics markets

Presentation of the link with Simcenter 3D

The OOFELIE::Multiphysics link to NX permits Simcenter 3D users, directly in their familiar Simcenter 3D environment to:

Create OOFELIE::Multiphysics input files
Launch the OOFELIE::Multiphysics solver
Post-process OOFELIE::Multiphysics results

OOFELIE::Multiphysics Solver features are thus available on models designed in Simcenter 3D.

On the picture on the left, an example showing a piezoelectric model (APA) defined and post-processed in the Simcenter 3D environment. Here one can observe:

Material orientation (identified by color code)
Electric potential distribution
Mechanical deformations
Mechanical stresses distribution

Geometry import capabilities

Based on the Parasolid® software geometry kernel, the geometry import capabilities are:

Neutral geometry transfer (IGES, STEP, the JT™ data format, Parasolid® software) (included in module)
Direct geometry transfer (CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Pro/E) (additional product required)

OOFELIE::Multipysics features accessible in Simcenter 3D

Physics

MechanicalThermalElectrical

Static and transient
- Linear and non-linear
Modal and harmonic
Iso- and orthotropic materials:
- viscous, viscoelastic and structural damping
Perfectly matched layers (PML)
3D modelling
(Oriented) Volume, membrane, shell, rod, beam, lumped mass elements
Large displacements & pre-stress
Identical nodes, contact, perfect/non-perfect mechanical gluing, rigid body assemblies, mean
Special effects:
- Coriolis
- Centrifugal
2-ways coupling with:
- thermal field
- electrical field
1-way coupling with optics

Static and transient
- Linear and non-linear
3D modelling
Identical nodes,
perfect/non-perfect
thermal gluing, thermal contact admittance
3D mutual radiation (ray tracing)
Orbital model
2-ways coupling with
- mechanical field
- electrical field

Static and transient
- linear and non-linear
FEM / BEM coupling
Dielectric materials
Identical nodes
Perfect/non-perfect electrical gluing
RLC, electric dipole elements
2-ways coupling with
- mechanical field
- thermal field

Couplings

The following physical fields of OOFELIE::Multipysics are accessible in Simcenter 3D.

Thermo-MechanicsOpto-Thermo-MechanicsCoupled Electrostatics-MechanicsPiezoelectricsPyro-Piezoelectrics

Static and Transient
- linear and non-linear
Complex Modal and Harmonic
3D modelling
Thermo-elastic iso- and orthotropic materials
Thermo-elastic damping effect
Thermal dependency of material properties
2-ways coupling with
- electric field
1-way coupling with
- optics

Coupling with Zemax’ OpticStudio
Automated data exchange via in-memory dialog

Description of surface deformations:
Zernike Standard or Fringe polynomials, grid of points, all aperture types

Rigid body motion recognition and ability to export separately to Zemax’ OpticStudio
Thermo-optic effect:
Accounting for refractive index change as a function of Temperature.

Computation and visualization of refractive index gradients inside lenses.
Automated exportation to Zemax’ OpticStudio

FEM/BEM coupling
Mesh morphing
Fast Multipole Methods for BEM
Pre-stress
Pull-in voltage computation

Static and transient
Linear and non-linear
Modal and harmonic
Piezoelectric materials:
Hexagonal C6
Trigonal D3
Triclinic C1
Perfectly matched layers (PML)
(Oriented) Volume, membrane, shell
2-ways coupling with thermal
1-way coupling with optics

Pyro- Piezoelectric materials:
- Hexagonal C6
- Trigonal D3
- Triclinic C1
(Oriented) Volume
1-way coupling with optics

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