{"id":3250,"date":"2026-04-05T22:59:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T20:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/?page_id=3250"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:43:04","slug":"cfd-und-fem-simulationen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"CFD and FEM Simulations - Cost-Effective with Open Source Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For over 10 years, we have been combining project work and software development for numerical simulations. Examples of our work in the following areas can be found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"#software-and-insightcae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/insightbookcover-300x298.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2418\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/insightbookcover-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/insightbookcover-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/insightbookcover-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/insightbookcover.png 558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calculation software<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#marine-hydrodynamics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maritime Hydrodynamics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"#turbomachinery-and-propeller\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ert600_plain_t-300x270.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ert600_plain_t-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ert600_plain_t-768x691.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ert600_plain_t.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turbomachinery and Propellers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"#thermodynamics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating-300x280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1495\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating-768x716.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating-1024x954.png 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating.png 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thermodynamics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2806\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hydrology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"#structural-analysis\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2436\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Structural Strength<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id=\"software-and-insightcae\"><strong>Custom-made<\/strong> <strong>Calculation software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3367 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-beispiele\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gui_insightCAE.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"InsightCAE &#8211; Beispiele\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-beispiele\/\" target=\"_self\" >InsightCAE \u2013 Examples<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Tutorials<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-beispiele\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3365 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/unsere-dienstleistungen\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/engineering_image_r1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unsere Dienstleistungen\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/engineering_image_r1.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/engineering_image_r1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/engineering_image_r1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/unsere-dienstleistungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Our Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">InsightCAE We implement automated calculation workflows according to your wishes and specifications. We can easily provide and maintain these as add-on modules for InsightCAE. Here are some examples of apps we have developed for our customers:<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/unsere-dienstleistungen\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3358 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-dokumentation\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2304\" height=\"1728\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"InsightCAE &#8211; Dokumentation\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/books-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-dokumentation\/\" target=\"_self\" >InsightCAE \u2013 Documentation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The documentation is here: InsightCAE Manual. The sources of the LaTeX document can be found on Github: InsightCAE Manual (PDF). Installation The installation is described in the InsightCAE Manual in the section \u201cObtaining InsightCAE.\u201d.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-dokumentation\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3356 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-die-idee\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/insightCAE_workflow-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"InsightCAE &#8211; Die Idee\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/insightCAE_workflow-1.png 528w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/insightCAE_workflow-1-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-die-idee\/\" target=\"_self\" >InsightCAE \u2013 The Idea<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">To use open-source software productively and efficiently for daily tasks, the automation framework InsightCAE from silentdynamics is provided. InsightCAE serves as a framework for the automated execution of analysis procedures. The goal is to provide interfaces to all tools and simulation programs required for a specific calculation task. Our additional service: Individual open-source projects...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/insightcae-die-idee\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3336 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1418\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"InsightCAE Case Builder f\u00fcr thermische Simulationen\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front.png 1418w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-1024x646.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1418px) 100vw, 1418px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\" target=\"_self\" >InsightCAE Case Builder for Thermal Simulations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Preparation and case setup for thermal simulation with open source software such as OpenFOAM, Elmer, etc. Our InsightCAE software enables fast and automated pre- and post-processing for a robust simulation of heat propagation. Installation of the InsightCAE software incl. OpenFOAM on Windows and Linux computers, implementation of software addons, provision of computing resources (HPC) as well as support ensure fast and reliable...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marine-hydrodynamics\"><strong>Maritime Hydrodynamics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3297 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/virtueller-schleppkanal\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Virtueller Schleppkanal &#8211; Schiffswiderstand digital berechnen\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/topic_ship_resistance-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/virtueller-schleppkanal\/\" target=\"_self\" >Virtual Towing Tank - Calculate Ship Resistance Digitally<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Traditional towing tests in physical model basins are costly and time-consuming. Our virtual towing tank based on InsightCAE and OpenFOAM enables precise ship resistance simulations\u2014faster, more cost-effective, and fully reproducible. And best of all: you don't have to deal with the simulation software yourself\u2014we can carry out the simulations entirely on your behalf upon request. What is a virtual...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/virtueller-schleppkanal\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3295 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/seegangsverhalten\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/RAO.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Seegangsverhalten: Methoden, Tools und Kennwerte\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/RAO.png 930w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/RAO-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/RAO-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/seegangsverhalten\/\" target=\"_self\" >Behavior in the Open Sea: Methods, Tools, and Key Performance Indicators<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Seakeeping analysis is a central element of ship design and forms the basis for evaluating the behavior of ships and floating structures in real sea conditions. It provides crucial information for safety assessment and operational planning. What is seakeeping analysis and why is it important? Seakeeping refers to the dynamic forces generated by wind, waves, and currents, to which...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/seegangsverhalten\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3255 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/high-speed-planing-craft\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/planing.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hochgeschwindigkeits-Gleitboote\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/planing.png 150w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/planing-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/high-speed-planing-craft\/\" target=\"_self\" >High Speed Planing Craft<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">VOF Simulation of High-Speed Planing Craft: Challenges and Solutions The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of fast vessels \u2014 particularly planing boats and planing yachts \u2014 presents significant challenges even for experienced engineering firms. In particular, the widely used Volume of Fluid (VOF) method exhibits specific numerical weaknesses at high Froude numbers and planing speeds, which, without targeted countermeasures, lead to unreliable or even unusable simulation results. We have specialized methods\u2026<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/high-speed-planing-craft\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3248 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/03\/31\/ship-resistance-simulation\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/wavepattern_and_resistance.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Schiffswiderstand\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/wavepattern_and_resistance.png 800w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/wavepattern_and_resistance-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/wavepattern_and_resistance-768x547.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/03\/31\/ship-resistance-simulation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ship resistance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Ship resistance calculation with open-source CFD: The InsightCAE framework. The hydrodynamic optimization of ships is one of the central challenges in modern shipbuilding. Low ship resistance reduces fuel consumption, lowers CO\u2082 emissions, and improves the economic efficiency of the entire operation. At the same time, the precise calculation of ship resistance traditionally requires deep expert knowledge in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as well as costly commercial software licenses. With...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/03\/31\/ship-resistance-simulation\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id=\"turbomachinery-and-propeller\"><strong>Turbomachinery and Propellers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3264 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-turbomaschinen\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/propeller-design\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CFD-Analyse und Entwurf von Turbomaschinen mit Open-Source-Software\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cropped-header2-1536x576.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/propeller-design\/\" target=\"_self\" >CFD Analysis and Design of Turbomachinery with Open-Source Software<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Turbomachinery \u2013 from centrifugal pumps and compressors to turbines and fans \u2013 is the backbone of modern industrial and energy systems. Their design and optimization require a deep fluid-mechanical understanding and precise numerical tools. We combine both: sound engineering expertise with cutting-edge CFD technology based entirely on free software. Performance analysis and design of turbomachinery using CFD We conduct fundamental...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/propeller-design\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3262 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-strukturmechanik category-turbomaschinen\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fluid-Struktur-Kopplung f\u00fcr Composite-Propeller: CFD mit OpenFOAM und Code_Aster\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform.png 800w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform-768x589.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\" target=\"_self\" >Fluid-Structure Coupling for Composite Propellers: CFD with OpenFOAM and Code_Aster<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Modern marine and flow propellers made of fiber-reinforced composites offer significant advantages over traditional metal propellers \u2013 lower weight, improved cavitation characteristics, and the possibility of passive pitch adjustment through tailored anisotropy. However, their flexibility poses special challenges for design: the aerodynamic or hydrodynamic performance can only be correctly evaluated if the structural deformation under operational load is [included\/accounted for] in the simulation...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3260 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-turbomaschinen\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/cavitation\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pptc_cav_red.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kavitationsimulation in Turbomaschinen: CFD-Vorhersage mit OpenFOAM\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pptc_cav_red.png 556w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pptc_cav_red-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/cavitation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cavitation Simulation in Turbomachinery: CFD Prediction with OpenFOAM<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Cavitation is one of the most critical and costly phenomena in fluid-machinery. It limits the operating range, reduces efficiency, causes noise and vibration\u2014and in the worst case, can lead to irreversible material damage within a short period of time. CFD-based cavitation simulation is currently the most reliable tool to effectively counteract this phenomenon as early as the design phase. What is...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/cavitation\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3258 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-turbomaschinen\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/turbomachinery\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/propulsion-analysis.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Propulsionsanalyse und Antriebsleistungsvorhersage mit Open-Source-Software\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/propulsion-analysis.png 711w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/propulsion-analysis-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/turbomachinery\/\" target=\"_self\" >Propulsion Analysis and Thrust Performance Prediction with Open-Source Software<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">After determining a propeller open-water curve using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) or another calculation method, further analysis\u2014in particular a propulsion analysis\u2014is required to reliably predict the propulsion power for a specific ship. We have developed specialized analysis software solutions that enable seamless integration into the ship design process while relying exclusively on open-source software. From the...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/turbomachinery\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thermodynamics\"><strong>Thermodynamics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3336 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-berechnungssoftware category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1418\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"InsightCAE Case Builder f\u00fcr thermische Simulationen\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front.png 1418w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/casebuilder_front-1024x646.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1418px) 100vw, 1418px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\" target=\"_self\" >InsightCAE Case Builder for Thermal Simulations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Preparation and case setup for thermal simulation with open source software such as OpenFOAM, Elmer, etc. Our InsightCAE software enables fast and automated pre- and post-processing for a robust simulation of heat propagation. Installation of the InsightCAE software incl. OpenFOAM on Windows and Linux computers, implementation of software addons, provision of computing resources (HPC) as well as support ensure fast and reliable...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/insightcae-case-builder-fuer-thermische-simulationen\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3334 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gewaesser-als-energiereservoir\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/environmentalFlows.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gew\u00e4sser als Energiereservoir \u2013 W\u00e4rmepumpen, K\u00fchlwasser und thermische Simulation\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/environmentalFlows.png 1025w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/environmentalFlows-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/environmentalFlows-768x623.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/environmentalFlows-1024x831.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gewaesser-als-energiereservoir\/\" target=\"_self\" >Water bodies as energy reservoirs - heat pumps, cooling water, and thermal simulation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Natural bodies of water offer enormous potential as an energy reservoir for modern heat pump systems. The targeted use of surface water, lakes, and rivers for heat extraction and discharge opens up sustainable alternatives to conventional heating solutions \u2013 but requires precise hydraulic and thermal planning to meet ecological and regulatory requirements. Discharge of cooling water from a heat pump into the body of water For heat pump systems that use body of water...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gewaesser-als-energiereservoir\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3332 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gasgenerator\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gasgenerator.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CFD-Simulation von Airbag-Gasgeneratoren \u2013 Kompressible Str\u00f6mungen und Verdichtungsst\u00f6\u00dfe\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gasgenerator.png 644w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gasgenerator-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gasgenerator\/\" target=\"_self\" >CFD Simulation of Airbag Gas Generators \u2013 Compressible Flows and Shock Waves<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The gas generator is the safety-critical core of every airbag system. Within a few milliseconds, it must provide a defined amount of gas with precisely controlled pressure and temperature\u2014reliably, reproducibly, and under extreme conditions. The fluid-physical processes taking place\u2014shock waves, expansion waves, heat transfer, and real gas behavior\u2014are highly dynamic and can hardly be fully captured by measurement techniques. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is\u2026<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gasgenerator\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/solarkollektoren\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1041\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/solarcollector.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CFD-Simulation von Solarkollektoren \u2013 Thermische Auslegung und Str\u00f6mungsoptimierung\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/solarcollector.png 1120w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/solarcollector-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/solarcollector-768x714.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/solarcollector-1024x952.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/solarkollektoren\/\" target=\"_self\" >CFD Simulation of Solar Collectors \u2013 Thermal Design and Flow Optimization<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The efficiency of a solar collector depends on a multitude of interacting physical influencing factors \u2013 solar radiation, outside temperature, wind speed, collector geometry, flow routing, and heat transfer to the heat transfer medium. A purely experimental design is costly and time-consuming and yields only point-specific insights. Numerical flow and thermal simulation (CFD), on the other hand, enables a complete, spatially resolved analysis of the thermal and fluid-mechanical behavior \u2013...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/solarkollektoren\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3328 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gebaeudeklimatisierung\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/simulation_klimaanlage.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Geb\u00e4udeklimatisierung &#8211; Simulation von Temperaturverteilung und Luftzirkulation\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/simulation_klimaanlage.png 615w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/simulation_klimaanlage-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/simulation_klimaanlage-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gebaeudeklimatisierung\/\" target=\"_self\" >Building Climate Control \u2013 Simulation of Temperature Distribution and Air Circulation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The numerical simulation of temperature distribution and air conditioning enables precise, data-driven planning of rooms and halls \u2013 even before the first spade goes in the ground or the next renovation begins. Using modern CFD methods (Computational Fluid Dynamics), thermal weaknesses can be identified early and resolved in a targeted manner. What does thermal building simulation achieve? Our simulation solutions cover the full spectrum of thermal and...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gebaeudeklimatisierung\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3326 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/induktive-heizung\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1352\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/induction_heating.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Simulation induktiver Heizung \u2013 Elmer und OpenFOAM\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/induction_heating.png 1282w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/induction_heating-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/induction_heating-768x810.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/induction_heating-971x1024.png 971w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1282px) 100vw, 1282px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/induktive-heizung\/\" target=\"_self\" >Simulation of inductive heating \u2013 Elmer and OpenFOAM<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Inductive heating is an established and highly efficient process in modern manufacturing and process technology. Whether hardening, brazing, shrinking, or targeted heat treatment \u2013 the non-contact, rapid, and locally precise heat input makes induction heating the method of choice in numerous industrial sectors. However, the underlying physical interactions between the electromagnetic field, induced current, and resulting heat distribution are complex...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/induktive-heizung\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3324 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gekoppelter-waermetransport-conjugate-heat-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1293\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konvheat_pipe2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gekoppelter W\u00e4rmetransport &#8211; Conjugate Heat Transfer\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konvheat_pipe2.png 1293w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konvheat_pipe2-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konvheat_pipe2-768x684.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konvheat_pipe2-1024x912.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gekoppelter-waermetransport-conjugate-heat-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\" >Coupled Heat Transfer \u2013 Conjugate Heat Transfer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In some simulation problems, not only the heat transport within the fluid itself plays a role, but also that in the adjacent solid. In such cases, a coupled simulation of heat propagation between the solid and the fluid (CHT \u2013 Conjugate Heat Transfer) must be performed. We master such simulations using our open-source tools, e.g., OpenFOAM. For rapid optimization of heating and cooling performance by means of...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/gekoppelter-waermetransport-conjugate-heat-transfer\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3322 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/waermetransport\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1099\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating_t.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"W\u00e4rmetransport\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating_t.jpeg 1099w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating_t-300x280.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating_t-768x716.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lamellenheating_t-1024x954.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/waermetransport\/\" target=\"_self\" >Heat transfer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Stationary and transient 3D simulation of heat propagation in complex components made of different materials. Cooling and heating of components to determine critical heat flows, required cooling loads or e.g. avoidance of thermal stresses. Optimization of component geometries through automated geometry creation and simulation processes.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/waermetransport\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3320 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/ausbreitung-von-gasen-in-der-umwelt\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gas_leakage.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ausbreitung von Gasen in der Umwelt\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gas_leakage.png 1119w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gas_leakage-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gas_leakage-768x703.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gas_leakage-1024x937.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/ausbreitung-von-gasen-in-der-umwelt\/\" target=\"_self\" >Dispersion of gases in the environment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">CFD Simulation of Gas Dispersion in Accidental Scenarios \u2013 Safety Analysis for Light and Heavy Gases In industrial plants, chemical facilities, energy supply infrastructures, and safety-relevant installations, the uncontrolled release of gases during an accident poses a significant risk to people, the environment, and material assets. The precise prediction of gas dispersion is therefore an essential component of modern safety analyses, risk assessments, and emergency planning. Simulation-based accident analysis with\u2026<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/ausbreitung-von-gasen-in-der-umwelt\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3318 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-thermodynamik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/kuehlung-elektronischer-bauteile\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1153\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plate1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"K\u00fchlung elektronischer Bauteile\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plate1.png 1153w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plate1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plate1-1024x703.png 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/plate1-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/kuehlung-elektronischer-bauteile\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cooling of electronic components<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Thermal simulation and thermal management in electronics and luminaire development In modern development processes, thermal management is a key challenge \u2013 particularly in high-performance components such as electronic assemblies, power electronics, and LED light sources. Using 3D CFD simulations (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEM-based thermal analysis (Finite Element Method), a precise thermal analysis is carried out for the cooling of various components, including electronics, light sources, and embedded systems. Heat transfer mechanisms\u2026<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/kuehlung-elektronischer-bauteile\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hydrology\"><strong>Hydrology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3311 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrologie\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/see\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"See\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee.png 1120w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee-1024x898.png 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefesee-768x673.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/see\/\" target=\"_self\" >See<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Thermal flow simulation for spatial energy planning using lake water Lakes and other surface water bodies represent an enormous natural energy storage system that can be utilized both ecologically and economically. Through the use of lake water heat pumps, this stored thermal energy can be tapped for the heating and cooling supply of buildings, thus making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of municipal heat supply\u2026<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/see\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3309 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hydrologie\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/hafenbecken\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1542\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hafenbecken\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte.png 1542w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tiefenkarte-1536x1059.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1542px) 100vw, 1542px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/hafenbecken\/\" target=\"_self\" >Harbor basin<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As part of an innovative energy concept, a harbour basin is used as a natural heat source and sink for the cooling and heating operation of surrounding office buildings. Surface waters such as harbour basins, lakes or rivers are ideally suited as a basis for water-based heat pump systems due to their thermal storage capacity and can achieve significant energy savings compared to conventional air conditioning systems. To evaluate the thermal effects on the...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/hafenbecken\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"structural-analysis\"><strong>Strength and Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3307 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-strukturmechanik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/klebeverbindungen\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/lapjoint.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FEM-Simulation von Klebeverbindungen \u2013 Pr\u00e4zise Spannungsanalyse f\u00fcr sichere F\u00fcgetechnik\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/lapjoint.png 1076w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/lapjoint-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/lapjoint-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/lapjoint-1024x471.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/klebeverbindungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >FEA Simulation of Adhesive Bonds \u2013 Precise Stress Analysis for Secure Joining Technology<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Adhesive joints play an increasingly important role in modern designs \u2013 from aerospace and automotive engineering to wind turbines and general mechanical engineering. In contrast to form-fit joints such as screws or rivets, adhesive joints transmit loads over an area, reduce notch stresses, and enable the joining of a wide variety of materials. This makes reliable computational evaluation all the more important \u2013...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/klebeverbindungen\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3305 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-strukturmechanik\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/festigkeitsanalyse\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FEM-Simulation mit Code_Aster \u2013 \u00dcber 10 Jahre Erfahrung in der Strukturanalyse\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t.png 512w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/deform_medium_t-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/festigkeitsanalyse\/\" target=\"_self\" >FEM Simulation with Code_Aster \u2013 Over 10 Years of Experience in Structural Analysis<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Code_Aster is one of the most powerful and at the same time most demanding open-source finite element codes worldwide \u2013 developed and continuously maintained by the French energy company EDF. With a range of functions that surpasses many commercial FEM programs, Code_Aster is particularly suited for complex structural mechanical, thermal, and coupled analyses in industrial and scientific environments. We have more than 10 years of practical experience in professional use...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/festigkeitsanalyse\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3262 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-strukturmechanik category-turbomaschinen\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fluid-Struktur-Kopplung f\u00fcr Composite-Propeller: CFD mit OpenFOAM und Code_Aster\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform.png 800w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/prop_deform-768x589.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\" target=\"_self\" >Fluid-Structure Coupling for Composite Propellers: CFD with OpenFOAM and Code_Aster<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Modern marine and flow propellers made of fiber-reinforced composites offer significant advantages over traditional metal propellers \u2013 lower weight, improved cavitation characteristics, and the possibility of passive pitch adjustment through tailored anisotropy. However, their flexibility poses special challenges for design: the aerodynamic or hydrodynamic performance can only be correctly evaluated if the structural deformation under operational load is [included\/accounted for] in the simulation...<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/2026\/04\/05\/fiber-composite-propeller-blades\/\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over 10 years, we have been combining project work and software development for numerical simulations. Examples of our work in the following areas can be found below: Custom calculation software Maritime hydrodynamics Turbomachinery and propellers Thermodynamics Hydrology Strength and structure<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3250","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3250"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3250\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3369,"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3250\/revisions\/3369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentdynamics.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3250"}],"curies":[{"name":"WordPress","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}