NOMATEN HYBRID-SEMINAR May 14: Presentation of SIMULIA software capabilities – supporting advanced research processes at NCBJ

Date
2026-05-14, 13:00
Place
Online: https://meet.goto.com/NCBJmeetings/nomaten-seminar

NOMATEN HYBRID-SEMINAR

online: https://meet.goto.com/NCBJmeetings/nomaten-seminar
In-person: NOMATEN seminar room (102)

Thursday, May 14th  2026 13:00 PM (CET)

Presentation of SIMULIA software capabilities – supporting
advanced research processes at NCBJ

 

Speakers

dr inż. Jakub Michalski
dr inż. Marcin Wierszycki
TECHNIA

The speakers are experts in computer simulations with years of scientific and implementation experience. They are the authors of numerous scientific publications in mechanics, biomechanics, and structural optimization. Their experience in combining scientific rigor with practical applications of simulation technologies will allow for a precise mapping of the presentation to NCBJ's research needs.

 

Abstract:

The National Centre for Nuclear Research now possesses a complete suite of advanced simulation tools from the SIMULIA family. We invite you to a meeting led by dr inż. Jakub Michalski and dr. inż. Marcin Wierszycki. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate how the software already available at the Institute can support your daily scientific work – from advanced materials physics to modeling complex processes in research infrastructure.

 

Presentation Topics:

Key Pillars of the SIMULIA Suite

The toolkit acquired by NCBJ consists of solutions with a global scientific reputation:

  • Abaqus – one of the oldest (developed since 1978) and most recognized packages for non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Its prestige is confirmed by over 1,600 publications on Nature.com and more than 90,000 on ScienceDirect.com. It is an indispensable tool for studying the behavior of materials and structures under extreme conditions.

  • PowerFLOW – an advanced CFD solver based on the Lattice-Boltzmann Method (LBM). Unlike the classical approach, PowerFLOW allows for precise simulations without generating a traditional mesh, revolutionizing complex flow analysis and thermal management.

Material Strength and Integrity (Abaqus & fe-safe)

  • Nonlinear and Multiphysics Analyses – solving coupled problems, including thermo-electrical and structural-acoustic phenomena.

  • Material Analysis under Extreme Conditions – modeling fracture, thermo-mechanical fatigue, and creep of components operating under high temperatures and loads.

  • Transient State Simulations – analyzing the behavior of shielding and safety systems during rapid thermal processes.

Gas Dynamics and Precision Thermal Management (PowerFLOW)

  • Modeling Highly Complex Flows – utilizing the LBM method to study fluid dynamics without the barriers associated with mesh generation.

  • Optimization of Cooling Systems – analyzing convection and heat exchange within advanced research apparatus.

  • Aeroacoustics and Flow-Induced Vibrations – identifying sources of vibration and noise in gas circulation systems.

Research Automation and Parameter Optimization (Isight & Tosca)

  • Computational Process Integration – creating automated workflows connecting various calculation codes (e.g., MATLAB, Excel, Abaqus).

  • Topology Optimization – searching for the ideal shape and mass of research apparatus components while maintaining full stiffness.

  • Design of Experiments (DOE) – automated exploration of parameter spaces to find optimal conditions for physical processes.

Discussion Panel – mapping tools to current NCBJ research problems

  • This presentation aims to show how the software resources already owned by NCBJ can support research and enhance the quality of published scientific results.

 

We cordially invite you to attend!

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This project has received funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation
programme under grant agreement No 857470 and from European Regional Development Fund
via Foundation for Polish Science International Research Agenda PLUS programme grant
No MAB PLUS/2018/8.
Poland
The project is co-financed from the state budget within the framework of the undertaking of the Minister of Science and Higher Education "Support for the activities of Centers of Excellence established under Horizon 2020".

Grant: 5 143 237,70 EUR
Total value: 29 971 365,00 EUR
Date of signing the funding agreement: December 2023

The purpose of the undertaking is to support entities of the higher education and science system that have received funding from the European Union budget in the competition H2020-WIDESPREAD-2018-2020/WIDESPREAD-01-2018-2019: Teaming Phase 2. in the preparation, implementation and updating of activities, maintenance of material resources necessary for carrying out activities, acquisition and modernization of scientific and research apparatus, maintenance and development of personnel potential necessary for the implementation of activities, and dissemination of the results of scientific activities.