CAESES Tutorials
The CAESES tutorials provide step-by-step guides and example models for parametric CAD, automation, software connections, and optimization.
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First Modeling Steps
Simple duct sweep surface, which blends the sections from start and end linearly; includes an intake cylinder.
Geometry Variation and Assessment
Automatically vary geometry by using design variables and design engines.
Features
Introduction to Features - Nozzle
Learn the basics of feature programming.
Case-by-Case Analysis
Using conditional structures (if/else) to perform case-by-case analysis.
Loops
Implement iterative algorithms by using the various options to implement loops.
Functions
Defining Functions allows to structure the code of a feature definition in sub execution units.
Meta Surface
Meta Surface Creation
Duct with detailed control of the parameters within the sweep.
Morphing
Check out the maritime morphing samples to see the application of morphing techniques on different parts of vessels.
Mesh Morphing
Free form editing tool used on discrete STL geometries with STL export.
BRep Morphing
Allows you to manipulate (imported) NURBS based geometries such STEP, IGES, SAT, PARASOLID with NURBS based export.
Software Connection
General Connection
Basic Connection - Jumper
Starting point to learn the general setup of a software connection.
General StarCCM+ Connection
General StarCCM+ connector setup for a 90 degree duct.
ANSYS Workbench Connection
ANSYS Workbench included inside CAESES using the Software Connector.
Ahmed Body with OpenFOAM
Modeling of an Ahmed Body and a OpenFOAM software connection setup.
For Ship Hulls
Shipflow Connection
A step-by-step shipflow connection setup.
openFOAM Connection
Shows how to setup the pre-configured OpenFOAM connector for a ship based on the ship modeling workflow.
Maritime StarCCM+ Connection
Shows how to setup the pre-configured StarCCM+ connector for a ship based on the ship modeling workflow.
Maxsurf Connection
Connect Mawsurf for stability and resistance calculations.
Fine Marine Pre-Processing
Boundary conditions setup by assigning colors in CAESES, for HEXPRESS mesh generation with a colored STL as export format.
Naval CFD Post-Processing
Setup of a Reynolds-transformation of integral values as well as preparation of visualizations.
CFD Results Comparison
How to compare CFD results in the 3D view using the default ship from the Ship Modeling Workflow, evaluated using a simple SHIPFLOW setup.
Optimization
Fulfilling Geometry Constraints
Reach the volume target by automatically adjusting the length for each design variant.
Dimensionality Reduction with PCA
S-duct variation based on a principal component analysis to reduce the number of free design variables.
Dakota - Advanced Optimization Strategies
Best practice for sampling methods and response surface based optimization.
Integrations
For ANSYS Workbench
CAESES Geo Engine
Use CAESES as an external parametric geometry generator inside the ANSYS Workbench platform.
CAESES TurboGrid Engine
Use CAESES as an external parametric blade geometry generator within the ANSYS Workbench for use with TurboGrid
Turbomachinery
Blade Design
Profile Design
Cylinder Transformation
Centrifugal Pump
Centrifugal pump with constant radius fillets
Axial Compressor
An axial compressor stator with a constant radius fillet
Analysis Tools for Imported Blades
Analyze imported geometries to extract the main characteristics
Volute
Volute Design
A symmetric volute with automated Area to Radius (A/R) adjustment based on tutorial profile section 3.
Propeller
Advanced Propeller Workflow
Parametric propeller model from start to finish with option to include a tip rake or highly skewed blades.
Import Propeller Profiles
Create a propeller importing a 2D profile from an ASCII file (.dat format) or by importing an existing profile as a Curve.
Propeller with Different Profiles
Create a propeller by using different profiles and generating a Profile Surface.
Toroidal Propeller Workflow
Step by step guide to create a fully parametric toroidal propeller in CAESES.
Propeller Analysis Tools
Learn more about the cavitation prediction, minimum thickness, slip percentage and expanded area ratio and propeller property calculations as well as analysis tools.
Generic Blade Design
Used to export PFF files (Propeller Free Format) with open trailing edge and open tip.
Maritime
Ship Hull Design
Component-Based Ship
A component-based ship, generated with the ship modeling workflow including a single skeg and bulb.
Planar Transom and Deck
Transom and deck surface modeling
Boat Hull Design
Hard Chine Boat Workflow
A component-based hard chine boat, generated with the hard chine ship modeling workflow including spray rails and propeller tunnels.
Hard Chine Boat (from Scratch)
A fully-parametric hard chine boat, built from scratch, with custom functions.
Shape Deformation and Morphing
Hull Variation with Delta Shift
Morphing of existing hull using a delta shift
Generalized Lackenby Transformation
A Lackenby transformation to modify the hull form of a ship systematically by adjusting its sectional area curve
Deformation of an Imported Ship Hull
Morphing of various parts of an imported ship hull
Free-Form Deformation of a Bulb
Free-Form Deformation used to modify a bulbous bow
Hydrostatics
Hydrostatics
Learn how to calculate a ship's hydrostatic characteristics.
Powertrain
Piston Bowl Modeling
Axis-symmetric piston bowl, with automated compression ratio adjustment.