RecurDyn V9R2 capability to include FFlex bodies in co-simulations with Particleworks
In earlier versions of RecurDyn and Particleworks the fluid particles could only interact with rigid bodies. Now, RecurDyn V9R2 has the capability to include FFlex bodies in co-simulations with Particleworks. An interesting tutorial uses the example of a styler steam clothing care system to teaches how to perform a co-simulation between RecurDyn and Particleworks. The co-simulation illustrates the dynamic interaction between the shaking mechanism and the flexible bodies (representing the clothes) in RecurDyn and the fluid particles of Particleworks that represent the steam.
The styler unit, shown in the image, is used to shake off the dust attached to cloth and to remove its wrinkles with steam. It also reduces the odors and allergens in the clothing.
The tutorial analyzes the dynamic interaction between an item of clothing, which is expressed as a flexible body, and the steam, which is expressed as particles.
After the co-simulation, an analysis is made of the stress in the clothing as the particles touch the flexible body, using the Contour function of RecurDyn.
To learn more about the styler unit, perform a search on your favorite search engine using the text: “styler steam clothing care system.”
The Styler co-simulation video covers the following topics (with time stamps): Creating walls (0:30), Exporting walls (1:55), Creating steam particles (2:16), Setting fluid properties (3:26), Co-simulation (7:32), Post-processing (8:45)
Click play below to watch the video (approx. 9:38).