Global Control – CENTAUR Software

Automatic Element Size Control

  • Surface mesh is automatically clustered based on geometric features.
  • Prisms and Hexahedra automatically adjust according to the geometry.
  • Tetrahedra automatically match the length scales of the outer prism/hex mesh.

A smooth size transition is ensured for multiple length scales

Example: Inlet Torus

All element sizes for this complex configuration were determined based on the geometry and a smooth size transition was automatically ensured from the small edges near the blades to the large length scales near the circular inlets. The prisms naturally follow these length scale changes and a smooth transition to the tetrahedra is also achieved.
Overall Torus Geometry
Overall Torus Geometry
Inner Ring
Inner Ring
Individual Blades
Individual Blades