User-Controlled Mesh Clustering (Sources)

CENTAUR allows the user to specify mesh clustering in regions of interest. A smooth size transition is ensured for multiple length scales.

Local control of mesh sizes

Local use of anisotropic (stretched) elements

Sphere	Hexahedron (Box)	Cylinder

Example: Surface Clustering Source

No Sources	Two Cylindrical Sources
9640 faces	13830 faces

Example: Anisotropic Surface Source

Isotropic Elements	Anisotropic Elements
No Sources 9640 faces	1 Anisotropy Source 3280 faces (66% fewer)