STAR-CD is one of the leading multi-purpose thermofluids analysis codes. It is designed for engineers and scientists requiring a versatile, efficient and robust software package capable of modelling fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and chemical reaction in industry and the environment.

STAR-CD is a self-contained package incorporating

• mathematical models of a wide range of thermofluids phenomena
• powerful solvers enabling full complex-geometry capabilities
• flexible pre-processing and post-processing facilities tailored for both expert and novice users

The code can also be readily integrated with other computer-aided engineering software for any of the following functions:

• surface modelling
• mesh generation
• mesh and results display
• provision of STAR boundary information to structural analysis codes

This is achieved by internal translators between the STAR-CD and external file formats, including PATRAN, IDEAS, ANSYS, GRID3D, NASTRAN, STL AND IGES..

STAR-CD has been ported to a wide range of computers comprising PCs, workstations, minicomputers, mainframe machines and super computers. Optimised versions have also been developed for vector, parallel and vector/parallel architectures.

The range of capabilities and practical utility of STAR-CD is illustrated by the following list of some of the many application areas for which it has been used:

• Transport - Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Marine
• Power Generation - Fossil-Fuelled, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar Chemical,
• Food and Process Building, Civil Engineering and Environmental
• Mechanical
• Electrical and Electronic
• Mineral, Oil and Gas

Year 2000 Compliance
All versions of STAR-CD V3.000 and higher have been tested and ceritified as Year 2000 compliant