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# Elmer Reviews
**Vendor:** CSC - IT Center for Science  
**Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About Elmer
Elmer is an open-source multiphysical simulation software for Windows/Mac/Linux.




## Elmer Reviews
  ### 1.  computational tool for research related problems

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2017

**What do you like best about Elmer?**

The mesh conversion tools is the best feature and really helpful for problems related to fluid mechanics and heat transfer

**What do you dislike about Elmer?**

nothing much to dislike about , but the interface was little tacky

**What problems is Elmer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Studied the effect of different proppant concentrations, pump rates and inclination on proppant transport. Developed a laboratory experimental model to understand transport of proppant under various parameters. Equilibrium Dune Level (Distribution) analysis of 40/70 low density proppant.

Analyzed the effect of fracture width on proppant distribution in primary fractures in low permeability reservoirs. Developing a model with varying orientation of secondary fractures along a primary fracture to replicate a natural fracture system in reservoirs.


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## Elmer Features
**Design**
- 3D/solid modeling Tools
- Drawing Tools
- Editing Tools
- Rendering tools
- Stochastic Modeling
- Presentation Tools

**Tools**
- Fluid analysis
- Finite element analysis
- Multibody dynamics
- Design Analysis

**Work**
- Discrete event modeling
- Continuous event modeling
- Mechanical event simulation
- Manufacturing process simulation
- Integrate
- Turbulence Modeling
- Motion Modeling
- Dynamic Modeling
- Mathematical Modeling
- Agent-Based Modeling
- Monte Carlo Simulation

**Environment**
- Hardware support
- Task
- Manage Multiple Profiles
- Command Clarity

**Additional Functionality**
- Activity Dashboard
- Configurable Workflow
- API
- Data Verification
- Data Visualization
- Generative AI
- 3D Imaging
- Projections
- Data Import/Export
- Design Management
- Drag & Drop
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Version Control
- Visual Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Workflow Management
- Direct Manipulation
- Scenario Planning
- Product Data Management
- Predictive Analytics
- Change Management
- Process Control
- Customization
- Content Library
- Document Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting & Statistics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- File Management
- Compliance Management
- Policy Management
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Customizable Reports
- Graphical Workflow Editor
- Reporting/Analytics
- Industry Specific Database
- Project Workflow
- AI Copilot
- Performance Management

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