SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Course

The two-day training program provides an in-depth session on the basics of fluid flow analysis, in addition to covering meshing concerns, modeling concerns, analysis, post-processing, available options and preferences.

Overview

Prerequisite

Some experience in using SOLIDWORKS

Length

2 Days

Syllabus

Lesson 1: Creating a SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Project
  • Internal Flow Analysis
  • External Flow Analysis
  • Manifold Analysis
  • Model Preparation
  • Computational Domain
  • Post-processing
  • Discussion
Lesson 2: Meshing
  • Case Study: Chemistry Hood
  • Computational Mesh
  • Basic Mesh
  • Initial Mesh
  • Geometry Resolution
  • Optimize Thin Wall Resolution
  • Result Resolution/Level of Initial Mesh
  • Control Planes
  • Boundary Conditions
Lesson 3: Thermal Analysis
  • Case Study: Electronics Enclosure
  • Fans
  • Perforated Plates
  • Material with Orthotropic Thermal
  • Conductivity
Lesson 4: External Transient Analysis
  • Case Study: Flow around a Cylinder
  • Reynolds Number
  • External Flow
  • Transient Analysis
  • Turbulence Intensity
  • Solution Adaptive Mesh Refinement
  • Two Dimensional Flow
  • Computational Domain
  • Calculation Control Options
  • Time Animation
Lesson 5: Conjugate Heat Transfer
  • Case Study: Heated Cold Plate
  • Conjugate Heat Transfer
  • Real Gases
  • Goal Plot in the Solver Window
  • Heat Exchanger with Multiple Fluids
Lesson 6: EFD Zooming
  • Case Study: Electronics Enclosure
  • EFD Zooming
  • EFD Zooming – Computational Domain
Lesson 7: Porous Media
  • Case Study: Catalytic Converter
  • Porous Media
  • Porosity
  • Permeability Type
  • Resistance
  • Dummy Bodies
  • Design Modification
  • Channel Flow
Lesson 8: Rotating Reference Frames
  • Rotating Reference Frame
  • Part 1: Averaging
  • Case Study: Table Fan
  • Noise Prediction
  • Part 2: Sliding Mesh
  • Case Study: Blower Fan
  • Problem Description
  • Tangential Faces of Rotors
  • Time Step
Lesson 9: Parametric Study
  • Case Study: Piston Valve
  • Parametric Analysis
  • Steady State Analysis
  • Goal Optimization
  • Design Scenario
  • Multi Parameter Optimization
  • Variable Geometry Dependent Solution
Lesson 10: Free Surface
  • Case Study: Dam-Break Flow
  • Free Surface
  • Volume of Fluid (VOF)
  • Experimental Data
  • Heat Exchanger with Multiple Fluids
Lesson 11: Cavitation
  • Case Study: Cone Valve
  • Problem Description
  • Cavitation
Lesson 12: Relative Humidity
  • Objectives
  • Relative Humidity
  • Case Study: Cook House
Lesson 13: Particle Trajectory
  • Case Study: Hurricane Generator
  • Particle Trajectories – Overview
  • Particle Study – Physical Settings
  • Particle Study – Wall Condition
Lesson 14: Supersonic Flow
  • Objectives
  • Supersonic Flow
  • Case Study: Conical Body
  • Drag Coefficient
  • Shock Waves
Lesson 15: FEA Load Transfer
  • Objectives
  • Case Study: Billboard
  • Problem Description
  • Summary

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