IC3M Features

IC3M is based on the capability of the solvers to support hybrid grids along with dynamic boundary movement,
A single grid for the entire engine simulation
Based on nodal movement and
Dynamic cell addition/removal is also performed for solvers that require this function
Solver independent
Each geometry component (port, dome or piston) can be meshed using grid topologies
Can handle a wide range of geometric configurations without requiring a library of predefined topology templates
Have been applied to various Gas and Diesel Engines
User must only create a master geometry (tetin) file containing all engine components to be modeled.
Compute Geometry process will use this file to automatically create sub-tetin files for each engine component that will be meshed (intake/exhaust ports, valves, combustion dome and piston bowl).
Sub-geometries created during the Compute Geometry process will be each automatically meshed during the Compute Mesh process.
The default mesh is tetra in the stationary regions and prism/hexa in the moving regions. However, the entire mesh could also utilize hexahedral cells. The hexahedral cells will have to be generated manually in ICEM Hexa.
These mesh components are assembled together to create a Base Mesh, which will be used for the entire engine simulation
Short learning curve (one week), two days with Previous ICEM Experience
Stream line hybrid grid generation process with high quality cells
Valve profile including the machined edges are captured explicitly
Mesh motion is compiled with the solver
Based on robust ICEM CFD meshing technology