Configurable Simulation Monitor
Complex casting simulations can take hours or days to complete. The Configurable Simulation Monitor in FLOW-3D CAST lets engineers track any simulation variable in real time as the solver runs — without stopping, reloading, or waiting for completion. With customizable runtime plots, a searchable variable list, reusable plot configurations, and process-specific predefined dashboards, engineers gain immediate insights into key process variables, diagnostic outputs, and quality indicators as they evolve. This visibility provides early warning of potential issues and confidence that the simulation is progressing as expected.
Capabilities
The Configurable Simulation Monitor in FLOW-3D CAST supports:
- Real-time plotting of any history variable in the simulation, including fluid and solid quantities, flux plane data, valve states, history particles, and solver diagnostics
- Multiple variables on a single plot or on individual plots, each displayed on its own tab for easy navigation
- Search by variable name to quickly locate specific outputs in large simulations with many history variables
- Filtering by data type (fluids, solids, diagnostics, and others) to focus on the variables most relevant to the current task
- Saving plot configurations to a Plot Database for reuse across similar simulations, eliminating repetitive setup
- Process-specific predefined plot configurations distributed with FLOW-3D CAST for common casting workflows
Applications
The Configurable Simulation Monitor can be used in FLOW-3D CAST to:
- Monitor fill fraction and metal front progression in real time during mold filling simulations
- Track temperature histories at critical locations to verify solidification sequences as they develop
- Watch core gas pressure buildup and flux to metal during sand casting simulations
- Monitor solver convergence and time step behavior for diagnostic purposes
- Compare multiple process variants side by side by configuring plots for key quality indicators
- Quickly identify simulations that are diverging or producing unexpected results before they complete