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Available trainings at Volupe

Below you find information about each training available from the Volupe catalog within the Simcenter portfolio. Our experienced trainers provides a wide range of training options specifically tailored to the needs of your company. Whether you require standard training or customized training, we have you covered.

Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Introductory training

Training overview

In this training you will learn the basics of Simcenter STAR-CCM+. You will learn how to navigate in the software and the fundamentals with this multi-physics tool will be covered both by theoretical session and also practical examples where workshops will be carried out by the participants.

The training will involve all necessary steps from setting up a simulation to running and analyzing the results. Going from 3D-CAD and geometry handling, to meshing, to solving to post-processing.

This training is perfect for new users of the software and also engineers that have some experience within simulations that want to learn best practices for CFD in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Duration: Four half-days (4 x 4h).

Training content

  • Session 1:
    • Volupe (about our company and how we can help you with your simulations)
    • CFD in general (theory about CFD and how the equations are implemented in the code)
    • Demo of simulation set-up (demo of what you can expect to be able to achieve on your own after the course – how to set up a simulation from scratch)
    • Creating a geometry in 3D-CAD (how to work in the integrated CAD software + workshop)
  • Session 2:
    • Preparing the fluid domain in 3D-CAD (how to prepare the fluid domain in 3D-CAD + workshop)
    • Surface wrapping (automatic geometry handling + workshop)
  • Session 3:
    • Meshing (how meshing is handled in the software + workshop)
    • Boundary conditions (how to handle BC and which type of BC are available)
    • Solver method and turbulence models & settings for continua (how this is implemented in the software)
    • Monitoring & Post-processing (how to evaluate your simulations)
  • Session 4:
    • Setting up a simulation, from CAD to results (workshop)
    • Design manager (demonstration of design parameter sweeps)
    • Tools (tools within the software to customize your simulations)
    • Transient simulations (time dependent simulations + workshop)
    • Tips how to use the software (tips and tricks using the software)

Prerequisites

Engineering background (previous experience of CFD simulations will ease the learning process).

Introductory training

3D-CAD training

Training overview

The purpose of this training is to get deeper knowledge in how to handle you geometries in the built-in CAD software 3D-CAD. The training covers instructor led presentations, demonstrations, and also hands-on training where you perform workshops to test and implement what you have learned.

Duration: One day (8h).

Training content

    • Sketching (demo + workshop)
    • Operations (demo + workshop)
    • Feature handling (demo)
    • Preparation of the fluid domain (workshop)
    • Design parameters (demo)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

3D-CAD training

Advanced meshing and pre-processing training

Training overview

This 1-day session in pre-processing and meshing will take you through some of the important features when it comes to creating the spatial discretization of your calculation domain. The session will go over some theory, but focus will be on examples of the different steps. It will cover the meshing tools of remeshing, directed meshing, morphing, Adaptive mesh refinement, thin mesher and overset mesh.

Duration: One day (8h).

Training content

In this pre-processing training we will discuss the different meshing techniques in Simcenter STAR-CCM+, such as:

  • Wrapping – Surface wrapping is a strong tool that can be used when your underlying CAD or surface representations does not meet the expectations to create a volume mesh. It can also be a tool to use if the exact features of your geometry are not of highest importance. In fact, if you allow for somewhat quick and dirty the surface wrapper can save you a lot of time. There are a number of features and custom controls for the wrapper and those will be explained in this session.
  • Boundary layers – The boundary layers are of importance in order to resolve the boundary layers of your flow, the near wall effects. Methods for creating Layers in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ will be discussed and the differences will be shown.
  • Semi-structured meshing – There are quick methods for meshing volumes in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ that allow you to utilize the shape of your domain in the creation of the mesh, such as directed meshing and generalized cylinder meshing.
  • Volume meshing – How to best create your volume mesh, and what types of volume meshes can we create in Simcenter STAR-CCM+? Questions like this will be answered and examples will be shown and discussed together.
  • Additional tools for meshing – Several workshops where we look at the different tools like, morphing and remeshing, directed meshing, overset mesh and AMR and the thin mesher.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Advanced meshing and pre-processing training

Advanced post-processing training

Training overview

This training is designed to give you an idea of the capabilities of post processing in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and you will learn to use the inherent tools in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ to visualize parts of the results that are of interest. While basic field function are nice to look at there are a lot of extra features that can be added to help you not only show your results, but envision them. A large focus is put on advanced rendering and the capabilities of creating photorealism. Another large topic is the screenplay tool, the build in capabilities of creating videos with the video editor.

The training covers instructor led presentations, demonstrations, and also hands-on training where you perform workshops to test and implement what you have learned.

Duration: One half-day (4h).

Training content

  • Field functions
  • Vectors
  • Streamlines and animations
  • Vortex cores
  • Iso-surfaces
  • Threshold
  • Resampled volume
  • Advanced rendering
  • Animations (Screenplay)
  • Data focus
  • Plots and graphs

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Advanced post-processing training

Workflow automation training

Training overview

The purpose of this training is to learn how to optimize your workflow and to decrease the amount of manual work needed setting up your simulations. In this Simcenter STAR-CCM+ training you will learn methods on how to automate your simulation workflow. Several methods available in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for workflow automation will be covered during the training. The training covers instructor led presentations, demonstrations, and also hands-on training where you perform workshops to test and implement what you have learned.

Duration: Duration one day (8h)

Training content

    • Parameterization (parameter for both geometries and values)
    • Design manager (Running design sweeps + workshop)
    • Field functions (syntax and special functions)
    • Simulation operations (setting up loops + workshop)
    • Java scripts (how to record and edit scripts)
    • Templates (tags, filters, queries, simulation guide, .simt-files + workshop)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Workflow automation training

Marine (VTT) training

Training overview

In this training, you will gain the ability to discuss key considerations for creating marine-related meshes. You will also learn how to identify critical areas in fluid physics that require mesh refinement in a model. The training sessions will include theoretical lectures on the Volume of Fluid (VOF) multi-physics model, VOF waves, and overset mesh technology. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge through practical workshops and exercises.

This training is ideally suited for individuals who are already familiar with the software and for engineers with some experience in simulations. It is designed to provide insights into best practices for simulating marine applications using Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Duration: Four half-days (4 x 4h).

Training content

Session 1: General aspects of virtual tow tank

  • Volume of Fluid (VOF) Method
  • Meshing Considerations
  • Initial Conditions
  • Boundary Conditions
  • Parameter
  • Physics
  • Solutions Controls

Session 2: VOF Waves

  • Wave models
  • Handling wave reflections (damping and forcing)
  • VOF Model properties

Session 3: Introduction to Dynamic Fluid Body Interaction

  • DFBI Motions
  • Overset mesh

Session 4: Marine propeller analysis

  • Virtual Disk Model
  • Moving reference frame (MRF) approach
  • Rigid Body Motion

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Marine (VTT) training

Conjugate heat transfer (CHT) training

Training overview

This training starts with a walkthrough of the different modes of heat transfer, their driving forces and the governing equations. After the fundamentals, you will get a walkthrough of the recommended practice on how to model conjugate heat transfer in Simcenter STAR-CCM+, e.g. mesh considerations, physics setup, solver settings and much more. The training includes recommendations on best practices and alongside the theoretical part you will also perform hands-on workshops to apply what you’ve learned during the training.

Duration: three half-days (3x4h).

Training content

    • Modes of heat transfer
    • Mesh considerations for CHT (thermal boundary layers, interfaces etc.)
    • Setting up physics for CHT
    • Modelling convection
    • Modelling radiation
    • Boundary conditions & source terms
    • Solver settings
    • Monitoring
    • Post-processing
    • Stages & Time Scales
    • Heat Exchangers

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge in heat transfer and CFD. Experience from Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and the typical workflow (e.g. through Volupe’s Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Introduction Training).

Conjugate heat transfer (CHT) training

Turbomachinery introduction training

Training overview

The purpose of this training is to learn how to set up turbomachinery simulations in Simcenter STAR-CCM+. The workflow of turbomachinery involves specific best practices regarding mesh quality and other pre-processing settings, together with customized post-processing features. The training covers instructor led presentations, demonstrations, and also hands-on training where you perform workshops to test and implement what you have learned.

Duration: One half-day (4h).

Training content

    • Coarse mesh set-up using MRF (demo + workshop)
    • Turbo machinery best practice (demo + workshop)
    • Transient simulation with fine mesh (demo)
    • Post-processing (demo)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Turbomachinery introduction training

Design Exploration & Adjoint Optimization training

Training overview

This training focused on methods in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for systematic design exploration and optimization. The sessions covered automated workflows, parametric modeling, and advanced optimization strategies, with an emphasis on robustness and reproducibility.

Workshops demonstrated practical application of these methods to real simulation cases, highlighting workflows for performance evaluation, sensitivity analysis, and optimization under multiple objectives and constraints.

Duration: Duration one day (8h)

Training content
    • Process Automation & Robust Workflows – seamless CAD-to-mesh pipelines and automated variant updates.
    • Design Space Exploration – from manual sweeps to DOE, adaptive sampling, and surrogate modeling for deeper insights.
    • Optimization Techniques – gradient-based methods, genetic algorithms, Pareto front analysis, and SHERPA for efficient multi-objective optimization.
    • Adjoint Methods – powerful sensitivity analysis to identify the impact of design changes and enable rapid shape optimization.
    • Topology Optimization – simulation-driven generative design to automatically propose innovative geometries that meet performance goals.
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Design Exploration & Adjoint Optimization training

Java Macro introductions for Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Training overview

This training covered the use of Java macros in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ to automate repetitive tasks and build flexible workflows. The sessions emphasized structuring code, handling simulation objects, and integrating automation into simulation operations.

Duration: 1 half day (4h)

Training content
    • Macro Fundamentals – package structure, imports, class definition, and the mandatory execute() method.
    • Mesh Automation – creating and modifying mesh operations, customizing meshing models, and encapsulating logic into reusable methods.
    • Code Structuring – organizing macros into methods, handling default and reference values, and reading/writing external files.
    • Integration with Simulation Operations – linking Java macros to simulation pipelines for combined automated execution.
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in CFD and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, potentially gained from attending to Volupe’s introductory course in Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Before the training Netbeans and libraries for java needs to be installed (provided as a homework).

Java Macro introductions for Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Multiphase flow training

Training overview

The training is divided into three modules. Each module covers specific multiphase simulation fields within Simcenter STAR-CCM+. You can join the module(s) of interest and dig deeper into the models and multiphase interactions which are most relevant for you.

This Volupe blog post can further give an indication for what will be included in the course: Multiphase modeling capabilities in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Duration: Module 1 (8h), Module 2 (4h), Module 3 (8h).

Cost: 750 euro per full day and 400 euro per half-day.

Training content

This advanced training in multiphase for Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is divided into three modules (touching upon different multiphase branches) which can be offered as individual training sessions or a combined training for all topics.

  • Module 1 – Lagrangian framework (LMP) and Discrete Element Method (DEM)
    • Under the Langrangian approach we can typically simulate liquid droplets together with evaporation and condensations using LMP. And include solid-solid interaction using the DEM framework.
  • Module 2 – Eulerian framework VOF and Fluid Film
    • If we have completely immiscible fluids, we can use the interface tracking method of VOF. Basically, all multiphase models can be used with the Fluid film model to provide a good estimation of the fluid behavior near solid walls, without the need to resolve the mesh too much.
  • Module 3 – Eulerian framework, EMP, MMP and DMP
    • The Eulerian framework can simulate different phases separately using EMP, solving transport equations for each separate phase. The MMP model is another simplified option, useful when the simulated phases can be considered miscible.

Prerequisites

Experience within Simcenter STAR-CCM+ (potentially gained from Volupe’s introductory training in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ together with work experience in the software).

Multiphase flow training

Simcenter 3D

Introductory training

Training overview

The goal for the training is to obtain enough knowledge of Simcenter 3D (SC3D)  to design a simple geometry, to mesh and set up a simulation model, and to solve a SOL101 structural and SOL103 normal eigenmode analysis.

Practical knowledge gained also includes postprocessing of the results. Moreover, the course will give an understanding of the workflow in Simcenter 3D from CAD to postprocessing as well as making the user accustomed to the interface.

The last session of the course builds on the previous knowledge gained to define more complex analyses containing several bodies and ways of structuring simulation files to handle larger assemblies. We will cover strategies for replacing parts and reusing simulation files and also look at fastener modelling both for 1D elements and solids.

Duration: Three half-days (3 x 4 h).

Training content

Session 1

  • Start-up (getting to know the GUI as well as a quick simulation setup)
  • Pre-Processing (Understanding SC3D file hierarchy as well as looking at modelling CAD and understanding the difference between idealization vs. abstractions)

Session 2

  • Meshing (with focus on 2D and 3D meshing of solid and thin structures)
  • Simulation files: boundary conditions and simulation objects
  • Solving and post-processing of results (Understanding solutions, subcases and how solution output can be controlled)

Session 3

  • Idealized parts and geometry updates (How part revisions be handled to use previous simulation setups)
  • Handling simulations with multiple bodies (Connecting dissimilar meshes and introduction to contacts)
  • Fastener modelling 1D and 3D for Nastran linear structural solutions
  • Assembly FEM setup and solution

Prerequisites

Engineering background (previous experience of FEM simulations or structural calculations will ease the learning process).

Introductory training

Topology optimisation training

Training overview

The goal for the training is to obtain enough knowledge of topology optimisation in Simcenter 3D (SC3D)  to setup structural topology optimisation simulations using Simcenter Nastran SOL200. Material presented will focus on the application of topology optimisation in SC3D using examples and workshops, with less stress put on the theory behind it.

The training will provide strategies in how to setup the model from CAD to postprocessing of the optimised results. After the training the participant should be familiar with topology optimisation concepts in SC3D related to preprocessing and subdividing the geometry before simulation setup. Moreover, different meshing strategies and their benefits will be shown in addition to the setup of the SOL200 solution itself, in which the participant will become familiar with the simulation modeling objects making up the optimisation; such as objectives, design areas and design constraints.

Lastly, ways of postprocessing the optimised results in SC3D and NX will be shown to further refine the design output by the topology optimisation solution.

Duration: One half-day (4 h).

Training content

Session 1

  • Preprocessing, how to prepare a geometry for topology optimisation
  • Meshing and setting up a SOL200 solution, considerations for the mesh as well as simulation modeling objects required.
  • Postprocessing, looking at the “Optimization Spreadsheet”, material density results, export of the geometry and postprocessing of the faceted geometry obtained from optimisation.

Prerequisites

Introduction training, Simcenter 3D or equivalent experience in the software.

Topology optimisation training

Simcenter Amesim

Introductory training

Training overview

The aim of this introductory training is to enable participants to become proficient in the fundamentals surrounding system simulation. During the training both underlying theory as well as more hands-on workshops will be covered. Participants will learn how to navigate the software tool, create models, set up simulation studies, and perform simulation runs with the accompanying post-processing of results.

This training is intended for new users of the software tool, and to system simulation in general, however engineers with a simulation background still benefit from the best practices in system simulation taught throughout the sessions.

Duration: Two half-days (4+4h).

Training content

  • Session 1
    • Introduction to system simulation with Simcenter Amesim
    • The simulation environment
    • The simulation process with examples
    • Bond graph theory and sign convention
    • Solvers and run parameters
    • Workshops: data import tool & data export, and control simulation using a 2D mechanical system
  • Session 2
    • Wizards and Apps, productivity tools and helpful features inside Simcenter Amesim (+workshop)
    • Plotting and post-processing capabilities
    • Study manager and design exploration – Batch simulation (+workshop), Design of Experiments (DoE), and optimization approaches (+workshop)
    • Performance Analyzer for model debugging and speed-up
    • CAD import and automatic model generation

Prerequisites

Engineering background.

Introductory training

Simcenter FLOEFD

Introductory training

Training overview

This introductory training for Simcenter FLOEFD will take you through how to go from geometry to results by using the front-loaded CFD tool for your CAD software. You will gain experience and tips about how to run CFD simulations according to best practice.

The training will be divided into theoretical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for the participants to carry out with help by the instructor.

If you are a new user of the software or want to develop your skills when it comes to CFD (computational fluid dynamics) for your CAD geometries, this is the perfect course for you.

Duration: One day (8h).

Training content

  • Session:
    • Basic theory of CFD (theory about computational fluid dynamics and discretization)
    • Geometry handling (importing and creating of the fluid domain)
    • Wizard (setting up the physics for the simulation)
    • Pre-processing (meshing and boundary conditions)
    • Solving (how to run a simulation)
    • Post-processing (visualizing and analyzing results)
    • Adding physics to an existing simulation (adding heat transfer to the simulation)
    • Time dependent simulations (running transient simulations)
    • Modules to Simcenter FLOEFD (looking at possibilities for more advanced simulations in the software)

Prerequisites

Simcenter FLOEFD installed together with a valid license, engineering background.

Introductory training

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