ANSYS

ANSYS is a general purpose finite element modeling package for numerically solving a wide variety of mechanical problems. These problems include: static/dynamic structural analysis (both linear and non-linear), heat transfer and fluid problems, as well as acoustic and electromagnetic problems.

Both ANSYS Multiphysics with Parallel Performance for ANSYS and ANSYS CFX are installed on rachel.

ANSYS Multiphysics couples structural, thermal, CFD, acoustic and electromagnetic simulation capabilities.

For additional information on ANSYS Multiphysics, please check the ANSYS web site at http://www.ansys.com/products/multiphysics-features.asp.

The strengths of ANSYS CFX include advanced coupled multigrid linear solver technology, unmatched meshing flexility, superb parallel efficiency, and excellent pre- and post-processing capabilities.

For additional information on ANSYS CFX, see the ANSYS web site at http://www.ansys.com/products/cfx-features.asp.

Access to ANSYS is restricted.

Academic users must submit a request for access to PSC.

Corporate users must negotiate licensing with ANSYS, Inc. and arrange for an allocation with PSC. Contact the PSC Corporate Relations office to discuss an allocation of time.

Usage

Create a job file containing commands to:

  • Set up up the module command.
  • Load the ANSYS module: 
    module load ansys
  • Run the ANSYS executable, for example: 
    cfx5solve -def def-file -options -maxet "maxtime" -part #procs

and then submit the job file with the qsub command.

See an example job.

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