AutoTherm is an interactive, automated workspace, consisting of tools and resources, for Mechanical Engineers in the thermofluids discipline, providing a user-friendly environment with everything you need, all at your fingertips.
The platform is constructed using a “pyramid” approach:
1. Low Level:
Used independently AND combined (to support the functionality of the Main-Level Tools). They function as basic solvers that higher-level applications utilize to perform essential tasks. These tasks include automatic unit conversions, assigning material properties, and conducting background mathematical operations. These include:
- Units & Dimensions: To convert units, select an engineering dimension from the available list (open volume form). Input a value in any unit, and you will instantly see its equivalent in other units.
- Constants & Parameters: Quick access to frequently used constants, numbers, and non-dimensional parameters.
- Math Tools & Resources: “Math Resources” provides instant access to commonly used definitions and formulas.
- Material Properties: These are accessed by various main-level tools for automatic application of material properties, but here we can use them directly to see the property values or for material selection
2. Main Level:
Fundamental thermofluids automated tools and resources, representing different chapters in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
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- Tools: These provide an automated, interactive panel for problem-solving that uses the most accurate equations/correlations within the intended parameter range.
- Resources: These are organized contents, resembling lecture notes taken from various references for various chapters and sections, that provide information about the subject in the menu item, in the form of definitions, equations, tables, and graphs. All relevant equations are listed with their range of applicability.
3. Top Level:
Advanced tools developed for specific applications, with specialized features. These combine fundamental tools (main-level tools) in their engines to solve specific classes of applications, including (but not limited to) “thermal management of electronics”, “heat transfer in enclosures”, and “cold-plates with cooling channels”. These tools are only available with special licensing.
Introductory Videos
1. AutoTherm Overview and Introduction
2. AutoTherm Introduction to Basic Tools