Course Outline
DAY-1
Fluent Workflow & Pre-Processing Techniques.
- Introduction to ANSYS Fluent CFD
- Understanding the ANSYS Fluent interface
- Introduction to ANSYS Design Modeler
- Mouse and keyboard functions
- View controls and parameters
- Using selection filters
- Importing CAD models
- Model setup and defeaturing
- 2D and 3D simulation setup
- Understanding mesh element types
- Meshing techniques and optimization
- Evaluating mesh quality
- Creating named selections
- Creating enclosures for external flow
- Extracting fluid domain for internal flow
DAY-2
Simulation Setup, Boundary Conditions & Turbulence Models.
- ANSYS flow process settings
- Setting up steady-state simulations
- Selecting suitable mathematical models
- Assigning fluid types and properties
- Wall functions and setup
- Adjusting residuals
- Solver setup and configuration
- Managing data files and solution quantities
- Setting external flow conditions
- Setting internal flow conditions
- Defining cell zone conditions
- Assigning boundary conditions
- Using k-epsilon turbulence model for industrial applications
- Using k-omega model for near-wall simulation
- Using SST (Shear Stress Transport) model
- Understanding boundary layer separation
- Y-PLUS calculation and correction
- Evaluating and interpreting Y-PLUS
DAY-3
Advanced Physics, Transient Simulation & Post-Processing.
- Transient flow simulation
- Transient simulation settings
- Configuring transient solver
- Multiphase simulation for fluid mixing
- VOF method and setup
- Solution initialization and patching
- DPM (Discrete Phase Modeling) setup
- Configuring DPM for erosion
- Particle tracking and history data
- Exporting particle data
- Understanding forced convection
- Conjugate heat transfer analysis
- Interpreting heat transfer results
- Rotating domain analysis and setup
- Mesh interfacing techniques
- Species transport model for combustion
- Creating species
- Exporting solution data
- Evaluating lift and drag forces
- Introduction to CFD Post
- Viewing and interpreting results in CFD Post
- Creating contour and vector plots
- Volume rendering techniques
- Analyzing streamlines
- Generating charts and tables
- Creating & Publishing reports

