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What is RadCAD?

RadCAD utilizes a cutting-edge, oct-tree accelerated Monte-Carlo ray tracing algorithm that enables the swift calculation of radiation exchange factors and view factors with impressive efficiency. The improvements made by C&R Technologies in ray tracing have resulted in a powerful tool for thermal radiation analysis. By incorporating finite difference "conics" or curved finite elements from TD Direct®, RadCAD adeptly simulates both diffuse and specular reflections, as well as transmissive surfaces, regardless of the density of nodes used. The quantity of nodes is determined by the thermal solution requirements rather than the accuracy required for radiation computations. Additionally, RadCAD offers the ability for users to design custom databases that delineate optical properties, with each surface coating specifying its absorptivity, transmissivity, reflectivity, and specularity for both solar and infrared wavelengths. This customization extends further, allowing for adjustments based on variations in incident angles or wavelength dependencies, thereby improving the precision and applicability of thermal modeling. Consequently, RadCAD's flexibility and advanced features ensure it effectively supports a wide range of analytical requirements across numerous fields and applications.

What is Energy2D?

Energy2D is an interactive multiphysics simulation tool rooted in computational physics, tailored to model the three main modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation, while also incorporating particle dynamics. This software is designed to run smoothly on a variety of computer systems, streamlining the workflow by eliminating the need to switch between different preprocessors, solvers, and postprocessors typically required in computational fluid dynamics studies. Users can conduct "computational experiments" to investigate scientific theories or tackle engineering problems without the necessity for complex mathematical models. Furthermore, ongoing development aims to introduce additional energy transformation types and improve the software's compatibility with various fluid types. Although Energy2D is particularly strong in simulating conduction, its modeling of convection and radiation lacks complete accuracy, indicating that findings related to these processes should be interpreted as qualitative rather than quantitative. More than 40 scientific papers have cited Energy2D as a significant research tool, highlighting its integration into the academic landscape. As the program continues to advance, users can anticipate further enhancements in its features, which could lead to deeper understandings of intricate physical interactions, making it an even more indispensable resource for researchers and engineers alike.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Thermal Desktop

Integrations Supported

Raspberry Pi OS

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

C&R Technologies

Date Founded

1992

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.crtech.com/products/radcad

Company Facts

Organization Name

The Concord Consortium

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United States

Company Website

energy.concord.org/energy2d/

Categories and Features

CAD

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Thermal Analysis

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Categories and Features

Simulation

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Thermal Analysis

Not specified

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