What is Simcenter STAR CCM+?

STAR-CCM+ is a comprehensive simulation software that can simulate everything from pre-processing and meshing to multiphysics modeling, complex data analysis, and virtual reality (VR) visualizations. It’s particularly strong in CFD simulations, allowing for the modelling and analyzation of fluid flow, heat transfer, and other related aspects of products. Automation and integration with CAD systems significantly reduces the time required to set up and run simulations. The software is designed with a user-friendly interface to streamline the simulation workflow. 

Please visit the STAR CCM+ webpage for more information.

Access to Simcenter STAR CCM+

Access to the floating network licence server costs £132 per annum. The licence runs from February 2025 – February 2026.  All access purchased mid-year will be sold on a pro-rota basis at a cost of £11 per month.

Please contact itsd-admin@eng.cam.ac.uk if you wish to request access to STAR CCM+ and please provide a source of funds to cover the access fee.

Technical Information:

STAR CCM+ is available for use on Windows and Linux machines but has no direct MAC compatibility. This software can be made available on HPC as module starccm+/2306 as requested. Latest version is starccm+/2502, older versions are available if required but there is no back compatibility.

Installation instructions:

On departmental Windows computers the software can be accessed via the Software Centre as starccm+2306.1. Access will be via CRSid only, following receipt of payment.

End users, once added to the licence, will receive an email direct from Siemens. End users must register on the Siemens site should they wish to access software or open a support case.

Each user will be provided with a POD license for the simulation.