FEARCE is a finite element (FE) pre- and post-processing environment written specifically to support engine and vehicle analysis. FEARCE acts as an interface to integrate each stage of an FE analysis, from assembling of component models into larger systems, through the application of loads and boundary conditions, to the solution and post-processing of results. FEARCE adds automation to these key tasks so that complex analyses can be performed quickly and accurately whilst ensuring common processes are identical between iterations.

FEARCE-Vulcan uses a unique iterative Finite Element (FE) solution that considers all the heat paths in detail to calculate the thermal boundary conditions of the power cylinder components using physical models and semi-empirical correlations, without the need for CFD analysis. This overcomes the limitation of database methods which are not predictive and delivers a reliable and accurate predictive tool for conclusive structural investigations.