Posted May 11, 2012, by Robin Bornoff
From a software user’s perspective it really doesn’t matter exactly how that application was developed. A user is concerned with functional capability (what the software does), non-functional performance (how the software behaves) and ultimately their personal experience when using the software. Those tasked with creating the application though need to meet such user expectations whilst … Read More
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FloTHERM PCB,
Agile development,
FloVENT,
SCRUM
Posted Apr 30, 2012, by Nazita Saye
A virtual version of one of the MGC data center representing one of the configurations tested. Image courtesy of Mentor Graphics.
Over the weekend I realized I have become English. No, I haven’t picked up the accent. Nor do I eat Marmite. Actually eating Marmite can be relegated to one of those things I’d never do. Never, ever. So why have I become English? I tend to discuss the weather and temperature … Read More
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FloVENT,
HVAC,
CFD,
Optimize
Posted Apr 17, 2012, by Robin Bornoff
In 1989 Flomerics was the first organisation to provide application specific CFD based simulation software where all pre and post-processing capabilities were contained within a single WIMP based graphical user interface. That pioneering period involved missionary sales to add simulation to the arsenal of the design engineer, enabling virtual prototyping to be used as a precursor to physical build and … Read More
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FloVENT,
Electronics Cooling,
HVAC,
XML
Posted Apr 4, 2012, by Robin Bornoff
The UK government has a policy for all year 10 or year 11 students to undertake a week’s work experience. Last week we welcomed a 15 year old student to the Mentor office where the FloTHERM and FloVENT software development is done. The student was tasked with simulating the air flow and temperature distribution in the office space using FloVENT. Using our own software to model our own offices … Read More
Tags:
Electronics Cooling,
FloVENT,
CFD,
HVAC,
thermal comfort
Posted Nov 22, 2011, by Nazita Saye
Have you ever had one of those days where it would have been better to have stayed in bed with the duvet pulled up firmly above your head? I’m sure most of us have had those kinds of days. Last week I was suffering from this malaise. I curbed the front wheel of our new car on the way to work, I dropped my breakfast bagel after taking the first bite (and yes a dropped bagel exhibits the same behavior … Read More
Tags:
FloEFD,
CFD,
FloVENT
Posted Oct 28, 2011, by Robin Bornoff
What do you call someone who doesn’t believe in Father Christmas? A rebel without a Claus. Right, that’s that out of the way. This week Facebook announced that it plans to build a 300,000 ft^2 data center in Lulea, Sweden. The Lulea business agency who helped attract Facebook to their city are dutifully excited as should Facebook be as they look set to capitalise on 10 months each year of … Read More
Tags:
data center cooling,
data centre,
Data Center,
HVAC,
PUE,
Electronics Cooling,
FloVENT
Posted Oct 18, 2011, by Robin Bornoff
It would only have cost me an extra £170, a small extra compared to the cost of the rest of the build, but I decided against laying thermal insulation boards directly under the underfloor electric heating mats. Surely better to leak some of the heat down to heat the 100mm thick concrete screed which would maintain its heat through those cold winter weeks, giving thermal support to the heating mats in … Read More
Tags:
FloVENT,
Electronics Cooling,
HVAC,
underfloor heating
Posted Aug 19, 2011, by Robin Bornoff
3D simulation can provide a detailed prediction of temperature and heat flux values at 10s of 1000s of points in a 3D model, experimental methods are somewhat limited in terms of the wealth of data they are capable of providing. But hey, this isn’t going to degrade into a pitched battle between simulators and experimentalists, nowadays good engineers (should) do both. “No one believes simulation … Read More
Tags:
HVAC,
Electronics Cooling,
underfloor heating,
FloVENT
Posted Aug 11, 2011, by Robin Bornoff
It’s been over two years since the foundations went in for the extension we’re building on our house. In that time I’ve come to respect and somewhat rely on glib phrases such as “Good things come to those who wait” and “Patience is a virtue”. I told my better half we’d be moved in by Christmas, I didn’t say which one though. In this blog series of … Read More
Tags:
FloVENT,
Electronics Cooling,
HVAC,
underfloor heating
Posted Jun 28, 2011, by Robin Bornoff
As a FloTHERM, FloVENT or FloEFD user you might not realise it but you are part of a global and growing user community. This year we are hosting 3 ‘U2U’ (user to user) meetings in Germany, France and the UK. This is a golden opportunity for you to meet other users, hear about our exciting new products, see fascinating keynote and user presentations, learn advanced software tips and tricks, … Read More
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U2U,
FloEFD,
user meeting,
FloVENT
