CFD

Autodesk CFD: Simulation software for engineering complex liquid, gas, and air systems

CFD simulation of airflow through a 3D printer enclosure with color-coded flow streamlines

What is Autodesk CFD?

Autodesk CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software creates computational fluid dynamics simulations that engineers and analysts use to intelligently predict how liquids and gases will perform. With CFD software, you can:

  • Customize setups with a user-friendly interface.

  • Analyze heat transfer and fluid flow design.

  • Enable scripting and automation with APIs.

What is Autodesk CFD?

Autodesk CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software creates computational fluid dynamics simulations that engineers and analysts use to intelligently predict how liquids and gases will perform. With CFD software, you can:

  • Customize setups with a user-friendly interface.

  • Analyze heat transfer and fluid flow design.

  • Enable scripting and automation with APIs.

CFD simulation of airflow through a 3D printer enclosure with color-coded flow streamlines
Autodesk CFD fluid flow simulation results compared within the design study environment

Design systems with fluid, thermal, and motion insights

Autodesk CFD software provides engineers with a range of powerful tools for system design optimization. Simulate fluid flow and free surface movement, and analyze thermal impact for product design.
Autodesk CFD paired with Autodesk Revit building design to optimize HVAC layout through simulation

Optimize designs with several industry applications

Autodesk CFD software solves questions related to electronic cooling, data center design, lighting design, machinery and valves, and AEC/MEP for HVAC design.
Autodesk CFD fluid flow simulation results compared within the design study environment

Design systems with fluid, thermal, and motion insights

Autodesk CFD software provides engineers with a range of powerful tools for system design optimization. Simulate fluid flow and free surface movement, and analyze thermal impact for product design.

Optimize designs with several industry applications

Autodesk CFD software solves questions related to electronic cooling, data center design, lighting design, machinery and valves, and AEC/MEP for HVAC design.
Autodesk CFD paired with Autodesk Revit building design to optimize HVAC layout through simulation

Features to support your operations

Flow control applications

Optimize designs when you need to improve pressure drop or flow distribution.

Thermal prototyping

Solve for all modes of heat transfer, from solid to solid or solid to fluid.

Architectural and MEP applications

Improve building efficiency with optimized HVAC design.

Free surface modeling

Simulate interfaces between liquids and gases. Model flow phenomena like waves, sloshing, and spilling.

Motion simulation

Analyze the interaction between solid objects in motion and surrounding fluid.

Humidity and condensation

Model condensation of a liquid from a moist gas.

"With the use of Autodesk CFD, the amount of physical prototypes has reduced a lot."

— Ismo Vaaraniemi, Product Development Engineer, Kytola Instruments

"Because Autodesk CFD is so intuitive, there is a minimal learning curve."

— Japie van der Westhuizen, Senior Hardware Development Engineer, S-PLANE Automation (Pty) Ltd.

Questions? We have answers.

Autodesk CFD software is used for simulating 3D fluid flow and heat transfer through computational fluid dynamics.

Autodesk CFD software is used by mechanical engineers who need fluid simulation to improve product performance. It is also used by HVAC system engineers who need tools to simulate efficiency of their building HVAC designs.

With a subscription to Autodesk CFD software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the  Software License Agreement.