Solving engineering problems sometimes requires the use of computer predictions. Our engineers are trained and experienced in the following modelling techniques:
- Finite element analysis (FE)
- Boundary element analysis (BE)
- Statistical energy analysis (SEA)
- Analytical models
- Empirical predictions
- Ray-tracing
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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Using these techniques requires access to specialist software; our engineers regularly use the following packages:
- MATLAB
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- ANSYS
- ACTRAN
- HyperMesh
- CadnaA
- INSUL
As some of our calculation routines require significant computing power, we use the Iridis supercomputer at the University of Southampton, or an Amazon cloud-based server solution for some tasks.