FLOW-3D Workshops

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Workshops for Prospective FLOW-3D Users

Our multiphysics and microfluidics workshops introduce FLOW-3D to engineers working in the fields of biotechnology, consumer product design, automotive and aerospace engineering, coating research, and more. Through a series of guided, hands-on exercises, our Multiphysics Workshops help you build hands-on CFD expertise and familiarize yourself with the software’s powerful multiphysics simulation capabilities to solve complex problems in support of industry needs. Our Microfluidics Workshops focus on using FLOW-3D to better understand and design for microfluidics applications such as lab-on-a-chip, diagnostics and biomedical applications.

By the end of these workshops, you will have absorbed the FLOW-3D user interface, reviewed CFD modeling best practices, become familiar with the steps of setting up, running and analyzing simulations, and will have learned about advanced modeling topics relevant to your application.

All of our workshops come with a 30-day FLOW-3D license and access to training materials.

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Register for an Online Microfluidics Workshop
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FLOW-3D Workshops: Multiphysics

Build hands-on CFD expertise and learn how you can use FLOW-3D‘s powerful multiphysics simulation capabilities to solve complex problems in support of industry needs. This workshop has a broader scope than application-specific workshops, and focuses on introducing a wide range physics models relevant to:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Products
  • Food & Beverage
  • Microfluidics and Biomedical Engineering
  • Coating

In this 4-hour online workshop, you will learn how to set up simulations, apply the relevant physics to your models, analyze and interpret your simulation results, and will learn about general simulation best practices. Following the workshop, you are invited to work with one of our CFD specialists to build your own use cases with your 30-day FLOW-3D license.

Workshop Details

  • Workshops are online, hosted through Zoom
  • Registration is limited to 10 attendees
  • Cost: $499 (private sector); $299 (government)
  • 30 day FLOW-3D license*

*See our Registration and Licensing Policy

Workshop Dates

Multiphysics workshops run from 12pm – 4pm ET.

  • September 27, 2023

‘In-house’ and online workshops are available for organizational teams of up to ten attendees; for more information and scheduling, contact Workshop Support.

What will you learn?

  • How to import geometry and set up models, including meshing and initial and boundary conditions
  • How to add capture coupled physics with models such as electrokinetics, heat transfer, and Lagrangian particles
  • How to use sophisticated visualization tools to effectively analyze and convey simulation results

What happens after the workshop?

  • After the workshop, your license will be extended for 30 days. During this time you will have the support of one of our CFD engineers who will help you work through your specifics. You will also have access to our web-based training videos covering introductory through advanced modeling topics. 

Who should attend?

  • Researchers, scientists and engineers working in the fields of consumer product design, automotive or aerospace engineering, or coating research.

Are private workshops available?

Yes! ‘In-house’ workshops are available for organizational teams of up to ten attendees; for more information and scheduling, contact Workshop Support.

  • A Windows machine running 64-bit Windows 10
  • An external mouse (not a touchpad device)
  • Dual monitor setup recommended
  • Dedicated graphics card; nVidia Quadro card required for remote desktop
For more info on recommended hardware, see our Supported Platforms page.

Registration: Workshop licenses are available to prospective users in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. Prospective users outside of these countries should contact their distributor to inquire about workshops. Existing users should contact sales@flow3d.com to discuss their licensing options.

Cancellation: Flow Science reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time, due to reasons such as insufficient registrations or instructor unavailability. In such cases, a full refund will be given, or attendees may opt to transfer their registration to another workshop. Flow Science is not responsible for any costs incurred.

Registrants who are unable to attend a workshop may cancel up to one week in advance to receive a full refund. Attendees must cancel their registration by 5:00 pm MST one week prior to the date of the workshop; after that date, no refunds will be given. If available, an attendee can also request to have their registration transferred to another workshop.

Licensing: Workshop licenses are for evaluation purposes only, and not to be used for any commercial purpose other than evaluation of the capabilities of the software.

Register for a Multiphysics Workshop

Register for an Online Microfluidics Workshop
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Please note: Once you click 'Register', you will be directed to our PayPal portal. If you do not have a PayPal account, choose the 'Pay with credit card' option. Your registration is not complete until you have paid.

If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Workshop Support.

About the Instructor

Karthik Ramaswamy, FLOW-3D CFD Engineer

Karthik Ramaswamy is a Senior CFD Engineer with Flow Science, where he uses CFD to investigate and solve problems in microfluidics, biomedical engineering, complex fluids, and consumer product manufacturing processes. He also works in hydrodynamic modeling for civil infrastructure, coastal engineering, municipal, marine and water/environmental applications. Karthik holds a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Speakers Announced

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We are very pleased to announce the speakers for the FLOW-3D World Users Conference 2023! Applying CFD to amusement park rides, sand dunes and sinking bubbles are just a few of the unique and exciting topics at this year’s users conference. Featuring the latest software developments and industry-specific tracks, FLOW-3D users in industry and academia will present their work in metal casting, additive manufacturing, civil, environmental, coastal, and maritime engineering. Flow Science’s senior technical staff will present the latest features, upcoming developments, and future plans for FLOW-3D.

Development Talks

Dr. Amir Isfahani, Flow Science – FLOW-3D global update and direction

Dr. Michael Barkhudarov, Flow Science – FLOW-3D products – Development overview

Raul Pirovano, XC Engineering – Automate your workflows with FLOW-3D (x): Expand your simulation experience

Dr. Michael Barkhudarov, Flow Science – FLOW-3D POST – Faster postprocessing

Dr. Michael Barkhudarov, Flow Science – FLOW-3D products – A look ahead

General Session Track

Dr. Philippe Georis, Plastic Omnium – Modelling of freezing and thawing of urea aqueous solution for SCR in automotive emission control

Dr. Julien Bœuf, Roche Diagnostics GmbH – Numerical modeling of bead mixing

Dr. Daniel Weiss, FHNW – Sinking bubbles – A numerical analysis

Tim Jacobi, Zamperla – A case study of FLOW-3D with amusement rides

Additive Manufacturing & Laser Welding Track

Dr. Michael Allan, Manufacturing Technology Centre – Modelling and simulation of laser welding technologies using FLOW-3D WELD

Dr. Mohamad Bayat, Technical University of Denmark – Multiphysics simulation of the impact of ringspot Gaussian beam shape on the melt pool conditions during the laser powder bed fusion of stainless steel 316

Mohammad Sattari, University of Twente – Thermo-fluid modeling of influence of attenuated laser beam intensity profile on melt pool behavior in laser-assisted powder-based direct energy deposition

Qamar Hayat, University of Warwick – A multi-physics CFD study on laser beam shapes to control porosity formation during laser beam welding of aluminium 1060

Bart Ettema, University of Twente – Towards thermo-fluid model of melt pool dynamics during laser dispersing of ceramic TiB particles

Dr. Marcin Serdeczny, Flow Science – Laser welding of dissimilar materials – Simulation driven optimization of process parameters

Metal Casting Track

Boris Baldin, Form Stampi – Die erosion: A case study

Albert An, China Machinery Industrial Products Co., Ltd. – Simulation of solidification of gravity sand casting by FLOW-3D CAST

Dr. Matthias Todte, Flow Science Deutschland – Effective and automated postprocessing using Python scripts – Application examples for FLOW-3D CAST

Elias Schläpfer, IdeeRoth AG – Opportunities and challenges in simulating HPDC MegaCasting parts

Christopher Jones, Cranfield University – An exploration of the optimal gating geometry for investment cast, superalloy aerospace turbine blades using FLOW-3D (x) optimization software

Dr. Michael Barkhudarov, Flow Science – Minimizing air entrainment in an HPDC shot sleeve during slow-shot stage

Municipal Water Track

Bassam Aldhafari, San Francisco Department of Public Works Hydraulic Section – Using FLOW-3D HYDRO to improve collection system hydraulic model

Steve Saunders, Ibis Group – Ferric chloride flocculant tracking in wastewater treatment

Jean-Baptiste Monge, PROLOG INGENIERIE – Optimisation of the operation of the buffer tank of the Seine-Valenton wastewater treatment plant

John Wendelbo, Flow Science – Methods for modeling aeration and dissolved oxygen

Markus Grünzner, Flow Science Deutschland – Wastewater vortex drop shaft – 2 fluid modelling with FLOW-3D HYDRO

Hydraulics Water Track

Urs Baeumer, Queensland Department for Transport and Main Roads – Bridge hydraulics – Can we do better? Applied CFD to inform 2D modelling techniques. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads’ approach to designing better bridges

Dr. Frank Lan, AECOM – FLOW-3D HYDRO modeling to enhance the design of a combined spillway/high-level outlet works

Ron Berry, GEI – CFD analysis of discharge from fixed-cone valves on proposed outlet work system at a dam

Pierre-Louis Ligier, Sweco – Bottom outlets at hydropower dams: challenges in assessing air demand using CFD modelling

Thomas Viard, EDF – Study of currents and recirculations downstream of an open gated dam

Dr. Tomas Studnicka, AQUATIS – Off stream reservoir inlet structure

Bernard Twaróg, Cracov University of Technology – CFD modeling of the PSH Porąbka Żar with an additional compensation chamber

Thorben Frener, Fichtner Water & Transportation GmbH – Visualization of simulation results in photorealistic 3D models

Dr. Vanessa Martin, EDF – Spatial distribution of pressure along a dam flap gate

Dr. Erik Bollaert, AquaVision Engineering Sàrl – Scour of rock by fluid-solid coupling

Ashkan Pilbala, University of Trento – Investigation of the different models of Elliptical-Lopac Gate performance under submerged Flow conditions

Coastal, Maritime & Environmental Track

Dr. Kate Bradbrook, JBA Consulting – Debris in rivers: How FLOW-3D HYDRO can help with the clean-up

Gwenaël Chevallet, BRL Ingénierie – Study of the vulnerability reduction to extreme floods of the Marne water intake structure of the Marne reservoir lake

Ignacio Berenguer Pérez, HIDTMA – FLOW-3D HYDRO application to marinas

Aurelien Auzias, TECH-AM – Barchan Dunes simulation with FLOW-3D HYDRO

Dr. Serhat Kucukali, Hacettepe University – A numerical investigation of fish-friendly fine screens by porous-media approach

Ramtin Sabeti, Brunel University – Numerical simulations of three dimensional subaerial landslide generated waves: Comparing FLOW-3D HYDRO and OpenFOAM

Introductory Workshops

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FLOW-3D HYDRO Introductory Workshops

If you are new to CFD or to FLOW-3D HYDRO and want a broad overview of its capabilities, this workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of 3D CFD simulation and the core capabilities of FLOW-3D HYDRO. Through a series of hands-on tutorials, we will walk you through the entire simulation process, from problem statement to solution. This includes a discussion on simulation strategy, a model setup workflow tutorial, post-processing, and verification/validation. Lastly, we will review capabilities of multiphysics models such as sediment transport, air entrainment, dispersed multiphase flows, and moving objects. After completion, attendees will be capable of setting up and running their own basic free surface flow simulations.

Workshop Details

  • Workshops are online, hosted through Zoom
  • Registration is limited to 10 attendees
  • Cost: $499 (private sector); $299 (government); $99 (academic)
  • 30-day FLOW-3D HYDRO license (see our Registration and Licensing Policy)

Workshop Dates

Introduction to FLOW-3D HYDRO workshops run from 11:00am – 2:00pm ET (8:00am – 11:00am PT) over two consecutive days.

  • May 30 – 31, 2023
  • June 28 – 29, 2023
  • August 1 – 2, 2023
  • September 5-6, 2023
  • October 10 – 11, 2023
  • November 7 – 8, 2023

Who should attend?

  • Practicing engineers working in the water resources, environmental, energy and civil engineering industries.
  • Regulators and decision makers looking to better understand what state-of-the-art tools are available to the modeling community.
  • University students and faculty interested in using CFD in their research or in the classroom.
  • All modelers working in the field of environmental hydraulics.

What will you learn?

  • How to import geometry and set up free surface hydraulic models, including meshing and initial and boundary conditions.
  • How to add complexity by including sediment transport and scour, particles, scalars and turbulence.
  • How to use sophisticated visualization tools to effectively analyze and convey simulation results.

You’ve completed the workshop, now what?

We recognize that you may want to further explore the capabilities of FLOW-3D HYDRO by setting up your own problem or comparing CFD results with prior measurements in the field or in the lab. After the workshop, your license will be extended for 30 days. During this time you will have the support of one of our CFD engineers who will help you work through your specifics. You will also have access to our web-based training videos covering introductory through advanced modeling topics. 

  • A Windows machine running 64 bit Windows 10
  • An external mouse (not a touchpad device)
  • Dual monitor setup recommended
  • Webcam recommended
  • Dedicated graphics card; nVidia Quadro card required for remote desktop
For more info on recommended hardware, see our Supported Platforms page.

Registration: Workshop registration is available to prospective users in the US and Canada. Prospective users outside of these countries should contact their distributor to inquire about workshops. Existing users should contact sales@flow3d.com to discuss their licensing options.

Cancellation: Flow Science reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time, due to reasons such as insufficient registrations or instructor unavailability. In such cases, a full refund will be given, or attendees may opt to transfer their registration to another workshop. Flow Science is not responsible for any costs incurred.

Registrants who are unable to attend a workshop may cancel up to one week in advance to receive a full refund. Attendees must cancel their registration by 5:00 pm MST one week prior to the date of the workshop; after that date, no refunds will be given. If available, an attendee can also request to have their registration transferred to another workshop.

Licensing: Workshop licenses are for evaluation purposes only, and not to be used for any commercial purpose other than evaluation of the capabilities of the software.

Register for Introductory Workshops

Register for an Online FLOW-3D HYDRO Workshop
All workshops will run for two 3-hour sessions over two days.
Registration Type *
Total

Workshop License Terms and Conditions *
Request for Workshop Certificate
Certificates will be in PDF format. Flow Science does not confirm that our workshops are eligible for PDHs or CEUs.
FLOW-3D News
Privacy *

Please note: Once you click 'Register', you will be directed to our PayPal portal. If you do not have a PayPal account, choose the 'Pay with credit card' option. Your registration is not complete until you have paid.

If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Workshop Support.

About the Instructors

Joshua Todd, PE, Flow Science

Joshua Todd, PE is an Application Engineer at Flow Science, Inc who specializes in the water resources and coastal engineering industries. Joshua received a M.S. in Coastal Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology with a focus in 3D modeling of coupled wind/wave/storm surge events. He has over 8 years of experience in using 2D and 3D hydraulic models including CFD modeling of riverine flows, wastewater treatment plants, floating structures, coastal defense structures, dams, and spillways.

Ryan Jones, Sr. CFD Engineer

Ryan P. Jones, Ph.D. is a senior CFD engineer with Flow Science, Inc. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in the academic, government and private sectors developing and applying CFD across a wide range of applications.  Ryan’s past experience includes projects related to nuclear safety, hydro-electric design and retrofit, flooding and debris flow hazard and mitigation, landslide induced tsunami hazards, discrete particle mechanics focusing on granular segregation, and riverine restoration.

Hydraulics Workshops

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FLOW-3D HYDRO Hydraulics Workshops

Garrison Dam spillway and flood control structures

This CFD workshop is specifically built around the case study of the publicly available Garrison Dam Spillway and Outlet Works technical memorandum 2-431 (WES-Technical-Memorandum-No.-2-431). This online workshop, originally designed for USACE, covers how these types of hydraulic control structures can be efficiently and accurately modeled using FLOW-3D HYDRO. Beyond comprehensive model setup and post-processing topics, the workshop provides in-depth insights into accuracy, model parameter selection, mesh convergence and computing requirements relationships. Automation and sensitivity analysis workflows using FLOW-3D (x) will be demonstrated, and participants will leave the workshop with a strong understanding of how FLOW-3D HYDRO provides robust, efficient and accurate solutions for this class of hydraulic structures. Over the course of this three-hour workshop, participants will learn:

  • How to set up the Garrison Dam spillway and flood control tunnel models in FLOW-3D HYDRO
  • How model parameters and meshing can deliver very accurate predictions of pressures and flow characteristics in these structures
  • How FLOW-3D (x) can automate and optimize the entire CFD workflow, model parameter sweep to post-processed results

Workshop Details

  • Workshops are online, hosted through Zoom
  • Registration is limited to 10 attendees
  • Cost: $499 (private sector); $299 (government); $99 (academic)
  • 30-day FLOW-3D HYDRO license (see our Registration and Licensing Policy)

Workshop Dates

Hydraulics workshops run from 11:00am – 2:00pm ET (8:00am – 11:00am PT).

  • June 8, 2023 This workshop is full!
  • July 19, 2023
  • August 16, 2023
  • September 20, 2023
  • October 18, 2023
  • November 15, 2023

Who should attend?

  • Practicing engineers working in the water resources, environmental, energy and civil engineering industries.
  • Regulators and decision makers looking to better understand what state-of-the-art tools are available to the modeling community.
  • University students and faculty interested in using CFD in their research or in the classroom.
  • All modelers working in the field of environmental hydraulics.

What will you learn?

  • How to import geometry and set up free surface hydraulic models, including meshing and initial and boundary conditions.
  • How to add complexity by including sediment transport and scour, particles, scalars and turbulence.
  • How to use sophisticated visualization tools to effectively analyze and convey simulation results.

You’ve completed the workshop, now what?

We recognize that you may want to further explore the capabilities of FLOW-3D HYDRO by setting up your own problem or comparing CFD results with prior measurements in the field or in the lab. After the workshop, your license will be extended for 30 days. During this time you will have the support of one of our CFD engineers who will help you work through your specifics. You will also have access to our web-based training videos covering introductory through advanced modeling topics. 

  • A Windows machine running 64 bit Windows 10
  • An external mouse (not a touchpad device)
  • Dual monitor setup recommended
  • Webcam recommended
  • Dedicated graphics card; nVidia Quadro card required for remote desktop
For more info on recommended hardware, see our Supported Platforms page.

Registration: Workshop registration is available to prospective users in the US and Canada. Prospective users outside of these countries should contact their distributor to inquire about workshops. Existing users should contact sales@flow3d.com to discuss their licensing options.

Cancellation: Flow Science reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time, due to reasons such as insufficient registrations or instructor unavailability. In such cases, a full refund will be given, or attendees may opt to transfer their registration to another workshop. Flow Science is not responsible for any costs incurred.

Registrants who are unable to attend a workshop may cancel up to one week in advance to receive a full refund. Attendees must cancel their registration by 5:00 pm MST one week prior to the date of the workshop; after that date, no refunds will be given. If available, an attendee can also request to have their registration transferred to another workshop.

Licensing: Workshop licenses are for evaluation purposes only, and not to be used for any commercial purpose other than evaluation of the capabilities of the software.

Register for Hydraulics Workshops

Register for an Online FLOW-3D HYDRO Workshop
All workshops will run for two 3-hour sessions over two days.
Registration Type *
Total

Workshop License Terms and Conditions *
Request for Workshop Certificate
Certificates will be in PDF format. Flow Science does not confirm that our workshops are eligible for PDHs or CEUs.
FLOW-3D News
Privacy *

Please note: Once you click 'Register', you will be directed to our PayPal portal. If you do not have a PayPal account, choose the 'Pay with credit card' option. Your registration is not complete until you have paid.

If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Workshop Support.

About the Instructor

Brian Fox, FLOW-3D CFD Engineer

Brian Fox is a senior applications engineer with Flow Science who specializes in water and environmental modeling. Brian received an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University with a focus on river hydraulics and sedimentation. He has over 10 years of experience working within private, public and academic sectors using 1D, 2D and 3D hydraulic models for projects including fish passage, river restoration, bridge scour analysis, sediment transport modeling and analysis of hydraulic structures.

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