# \#cfd **URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/tag/cfd/29.md [Latest](https://discourse.paraview.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.paraview.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.paraview.org/tags.md) --- ## [Fluent Transient Particle Data (DPM) Post Processing on Paraview (5.10.1)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fluent-transient-particle-data-dpm-post-processing-on-paraview-5-10-1/16341)
**Author:** [@Emma\_B](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Emma_B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fluent-transient-particle-data-dpm-post-processing-on-paraview-5-10-1/16341 "2026-02-06T14:35:07Z")
Hi, I have run a transient Ansys Fluent simulation involving a Discrete Phase Model - particles injected into the system. This case was set up in Ansys Fluent and (under the heading of calculation activities) have expor… --- ## [Extracting the midpsan for a centrifugal pump](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-the-midpsan-for-a-centrifugal-pump/16596)
**Author:** [@Roger1198](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Roger1198)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-the-midpsan-for-a-centrifugal-pump/16596 "2025-07-09T04:58:02Z")
Hi, I was wondering if there was a way to extract the midspan (or any specified span) surface for a centrifugal pump system that comprises of an inducer and impeller. I’m familiar with doing this in ANSYS CFD Post, where… --- ## [Imported FDS data (either PLOT3D or .SMV) in Paraview and exporting to read it either in MATLAB or Python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/imported-fds-data-either-plot3d-or-smv-in-paraview-and-exporting-to-read-it-either-in-matlab-or-python/16364)
**Author:** [@sagarsinghal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sagarsinghal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/imported-fds-data-either-plot3d-or-smv-in-paraview-and-exporting-to-read-it-either-in-matlab-or-python/16364 "2025-03-24T10:43:01Z")
Hi, I have time series data of 2D slices and PLOT3D data generated from FDS. I am able to load it in Paraview. However, I wish to further post-process the data field either in MATLAB or Python. I tried to export the dat… --- ## [How to increase the reading speed of Paraview with large data sets from OpenFoam](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-increase-the-reading-speed-of-paraview-with-large-data-sets-from-openfoam/16024)
**Author:** [@BrayanGM](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/BrayanGM)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-increase-the-reading-speed-of-paraview-with-large-data-sets-from-openfoam/16024 "2025-01-31T20:44:11Z")
Hello, I am working with LES simulations that generate large data files. I am working on a cluster with OpenFoam and Paraview 5.13.1, running natively on the cluster. Paraview runs in parallel and also uses a GPU. The p… --- ## [Finding Drag](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/finding-drag/15653)
**Author:** [@Cyrus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Cyrus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/finding-drag/15653 "2024-10-30T17:10:57Z")
I am coming from Sim Scale. The people on their forum told me that Para View would be the best solution for my problem. I was wondering if there is a way to find what parts/areas of my car create the most drag. If anyone… --- ## [Visualizing CFD results like in FluidX3D](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-cfd-results-like-in-fluidx3d/14731)
**Author:** [@ArminAmarr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ArminAmarr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-cfd-results-like-in-fluidx3d/14731 "2024-06-06T06:48:30Z")
Hi, Sorry for the beginner’s question :slight\_smile: I’ve generated VTK files containing velocity (u) in FluidX3D and would like to get it visualized like in the video. Could you please advise me on the proper way to … --- ## [2D colouring of a surface of a given shape (Circular rake)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/2d-colouring-of-a-surface-of-a-given-shape-circular-rake/14742)
**Author:** [@Shariq\_Shuaib](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Shariq_Shuaib)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/2d-colouring-of-a-surface-of-a-given-shape-circular-rake/14742 "2024-05-31T12:43:32Z")
Image courtesy: https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2013-3796 Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. I am attempting to plot data similar to the attached image. I have scalar values at various points, represen… --- ## [Visualizing results in slice, not smooth enough.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-results-in-slice-not-smooth-enough/14574)
**Author:** [@Edgar\_Barba\_Canedo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Edgar_Barba_Canedo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-results-in-slice-not-smooth-enough/14574 "2024-05-21T08:59:04Z")
Hello, I’m trying to visualize the velocity field on a slice I created from a 3D CFD steady simulation. The problem is that the results, although appear pretty good, there are points where you can clearly see the transit… --- ## [Contour Pressure Plot - Chord vs Time](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-pressure-plot-chord-vs-time/14113)
**Author:** [@dkunz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dkunz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-pressure-plot-chord-vs-time/14113 "2024-03-08T15:02:08Z")
I have a program output file (in TecPlot text format) for pressures on the upper and lower surfaces of a wing. Each block in the file is a time step. Using python, I have separated the file into individual time step fil…