Case Study: Kanazawa Institute of Technology boosts CFD education with Hexagon SC/Tetra

Helping students acquire a basic knowledge of CFD through the implementation of CFD within the college of engineering

The Kanazawa Institute of Technology sought to provide engineering students with a practical, hands-on understanding of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its essential applications in fields like aeronautics. The challenge was to find a comprehensive, user-friendly CFD software solution that could be effectively integrated into the curriculum to teach complex concepts, from mesh generation to analyzing compressible fluids.

Hexagon’s SC/Tetra software was implemented as the core CFD tool within the engineering curriculum. The all-in-one package provided pre-processing, solver, and post-processing capabilities, enabling students to successfully perform complete analyses. The solution allowed students to gain vital CFD skills, apply the software to real-world projects like human-powered airplane design, and achieve a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics. Hexagon's comprehensive manuals and stable software were cited as key factors in the program's success, preparing students for increasing industry demands for CFD expertise.

Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Daisuke SasakI

Associate Professor