SimScale

Introduction

Learn more about the SimScale/Valispace integration by:

• Watching our webinar on-demand: A Simple AI & CFD Workflow for EV Battery Pack Cooling Design

• Visiting our integration page: SimScale-Valispace Integration

The following documentation provides an overview of the script-based integration between Valispace and SimScale, as outlined in the SimScale-Valispace API GitHub repository.

Short Description

This repository hosts the API Python scripts used for the joint SimScale & Valispace webinar, demonstrating how to integrate SimScale simulations with Valispace projects.

Available Files and Workflow

Two example script files are provided in the repository:

1. Simulation Setup Script

Script Name: 01_SimScale-Valispace_batteryPack_runSimulation_doc.py

Functionality:

• Import relevant SimScale and Valispace libraries.

• Read Valis from your Valispace project and pass them to SimScale.

• Read, edit, and create new specifications for a Conjugate Heat Transfer analysis in SimScale.

• Start a new simulation in SimScale via the API.

2. Post-Processing Script

Script Name: 02_SimScale-Valispace_batteryPack_postProcessingOnly_doc.py

Functionality:

• Import the relevant post-processing SimScale libraries.

• Retrieve simulation results such as plots, 3D fields, screenshots, etc.

• Feed the simulation results back to Valispace by updating the Valis.

• Update an Analysis Report in Valispace with new screenshots.

Sample Project

A sample project where these scripts can be applied is available here.

Tips

The provided scripts can be used as quick templates. For creating a scripted SimScale-Valispace workflow tailored to your applications, please contact us.

Benefits

• See how design changes influence your product behavior.

• Updating any Valispace field seamlessly pushes a new simulation to SimScale and results are rapidly fed back, leveraging SimScale’s cloud computing.

• Build automated simulation reports and go/no-go requirements matrices to understand your system’s behavior.

• Enable your design teams to gain a rapid understanding of design changes by performing high-fidelity SimScale simulations in the background with a push of a button.

Requirements

• SimScale Professional license

• SimScale API key

• Valispace Pro or Enterprise license

For more information and access to the scripts, visit the GitHub repository or contact SimScale or Valispace support.