EXPERT · AB-OPT-401

CFD Optimization & Design Exploration in STAR-CCM+

Parametric geometry, adjoint shape optimization, Design Manager exploration and topology optimization for systematic CFD-driven design improvement.

AdjointDesign ManagerTopology OptimizationAutomationSTAR-CCM+
COURSE OUTCOME

Build capability you can transfer directly into engineering CFD work.

Advanced STAR-CCM+ users working with automated design exploration and CFD-driven optimization.

What you will learn

  • Create parameterized and freeform geometry suitable for design studies.
  • Define adjoint objectives and automate shape-optimization sequences.
  • Use Design Manager for systematic design exploration and part replacement.
  • Build topology-optimization workflows with objectives, constraints, AMR and surface extraction.

Prerequisites

Strong STAR-CCM+ setup skills and confidence building a stable baseline CFD solution before optimization.

Who this is for

Advanced STAR-CCM+ users working with automated design exploration and CFD-driven optimization.

CURRICULUM

4 modules · 21 protected lessons.

The public syllabus is generated from the same package registry that controls the protected classroom, so course counts and ordering stay synchronized.

01

Advanced Parametric Geometry for Design Studies

2 lessons · ~25m. Parametric Cyclone Separator Geometry in STAR-CCM+: Full 3D-CAD Modeling · Freeform Wing Surface Deformation and Parametric Shape Control: Surface Morphing

02

Adjoint Shape Optimization

8 lessons · ~53m. Introduction to Adjoint Shape Optimization · Reviewing the Wing Case and Prepared Mesh Controls · Meshing the Case and Activating the Adjoint Models …

03

Design Manager & Design Exploration

3 lessons · ~23m. Introduction to Design Manager and the Spoiler Comparison Case · Setting Up the Replace Part Operation · Creating and Running the Spoiler Design Sweep

04

Adjoint Topology Optimization

8 lessons · ~1h 19m. Introduction to Adjoint Topology Optimization · Selecting the Physics Models for the Topology Case · Creating the AMR Sensor for Topology Optimization …

WHAT YOU GET

A protected Abecator learning package—not an external marketplace redirect.

Course access is tied to the student account and the exact entitlement created by the completed purchase.

21 protected video lessonsLessons are delivered inside the Abecator student classroom using protected video delivery.
4 structured modulesThe content is reorganized into a focused engineering path rather than the original source-library order.
Student account accessPurchased courses appear in My Courses and remain isolated from courses the student has not purchased.
Project resources where includedLesson-linked simulation, CAD, PDF and exercise resources are provided where mapped; the resource library is being expanded before launch.

Course code AB-OPT-401 · launch price $23.40 (normally $39) USD. Tax treatment depends on customer location and status and is handled during checkout.

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