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NeuralCFD

NeuralCFD leverages recent advances in neural operator learning to address key challenges in automotive computational fluid dynamics (CFD). By introducing the Geometry-preserving Universal Physics Transformer (GP-UPT), the method decouples geometry encoding from physics prediction, allowing for flexible handling of raw geometry inputs without re-meshing.

This approach enables highly accurate predictions of 3D velocity fields, drag, and lift coefficients at industrial scale, while significantly reducing the need for extensive high-fidelity data. The technique not only accelerates simulation times but also enhances transfer learning from low- to high-fidelity datasets.
Geometry-Preserving Physics Transformation
NeuralCFD introduces GP-UPT to decouple geometry encoding from physics predictions. This separation boosts flexibility and allows direct use of raw geometry inputs, bypassing conventional re-meshing requirements.
High-Accuracy Aerodynamic Predictions
The model achieves near-perfect accuracy in predicting critical aerodynamic metrics such as drag and lift coefficients. Its precision on massive surface meshes sets a new standard for automotive aerodynamics simulation.
Accurate 3D Velocity Field Prediction
NeuralCFD accurately predicts 3D velocity fields even on meshes with up to 20 million cells. This capability ensures detailed flow dynamics are captured without sacrificing computational efficiency.
Optimized Data Utilization through Transfer Learning
The approach leverages transfer learning to reduce high-fidelity data requirements by over 50%. This efficiency not only cuts costs but also accelerates the deployment of high-precision simulations.

Paper

arXiv

Authors

Maurits Bleeker
Matthias Dorfer
Tobias Kronlachner
Reinhard Sonnleitner
Benedikt Alkin
Johannes Brandstetter