Fluent12 Lecture02 Intro To CFD

Chapter 2
Introduction to CFD
Introductory FLUENT
Training
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Introduction to CFD
What is CFD? Training Manual
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the science of predicting fluid flow,

heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, and related phenomena by
solving numerically the set of governing mathematical equations
Conservation of mass
Conservation of momentum
Conservation of energy
Conservation of species
p
Effects of body forces
Etc.
The results of CFD analyses are relevant in:

Conceptual studies of new designs
Detailed product development
Troubleshooting
Redesign
CFD analysis complements testing and experimentation by reducing total

effort and cost required for experimentation and data acquisition.
Introduction to CFD
How Does CFD Work? Training Manual
ANSYS CFD solvers are based on the

finite volume method
Domain is discretized into a finite set of Control
control volumes Volume*
General conservation (transport) equations

for mass, momentum, energy, species, etc.
are solved on this set of control volumes
Fluid region of pipe flow is
discretized into a finite set
of control volumes.
Unsteady Convection Diffusion Generation Equation Variable

Continuity 1
Partial differential equations are X momentum u
discretized into a system of algebraic Y momentum v
equations Z momentum w
Energy h
All algebraic equations are then solved
numerically to render the solution field
* FLUENT control volumes are cell-centered (i.e. they correspond
directly with the mesh) while CFX control volumes are node-centered
Introduction to CFD
CFD Modeling Overview Training Manual
Problem Identification
Problem Identification 1. Define your modeling goals
1. Define goals 2. Identify the domain you will model
2. Identify domain
PreProcessing and Solver Execution
Pre-Processing 3. Create a solid model to represent the
domain
3. Geometry
4. Design and create the mesh (grid)
4. Mesh
5. Set up the physics (physical models,
5. Physics material p
properties,
p domain properties,
p p
6. Solver Settings boundary conditions, )
6. Define solver settings (numerical
e Model
schemes, convergence controls, )

Solve 7 Compute and monitor the solution
7.
Update
7. Compute solution
Post-Processing
9.
Post Processing 8. Examine the results.

8 results
8. Examine results 9. Consider revisions to the model.
Introduction to CFD
1. Define Your Modeling Goals Training Manual
1. Define goals
2. Identify domain
What results are you looking for (i.e.

(i e pressure drop,
drop mass flow rate),
rate)
and how will they be used?
What are your modeling options?
What physical models will need to be included in your analysis (i.e. turbulence,
compressibility, radiation)?
What simplifying assumptions do you have to make?
What simplifying assumptions can you make (i.e. symmetry, periodicity)?
Do y
you require
q a unique
q modeling g capability?
p y
User-defined functions (written in C) in FLUENT or User FORTRAN functions in CFX
What degree of accuracy is required?
How quickly do you need the results?
Is CFD an appropriate tool?

Introduction to CFD
2. Identify the Domain You Will Model Training Manual
1. Define goals
2. Identify domain
How will you isolate a piece of the

complete physical system?
Where will the computational

domain begin and end?
Domain of Interest
Do you have boundary condition
as Part of a Larger
information at these boundaries? System
y ((not modeled))
Can the boundary condition types
accommodate that information?
Can you extend the domain to a
point where reasonable data exists?
Domain of interest
isolated and meshed
for CFD simulation.
Can it be simplified or approximated
y
as a 2D or axisymmetric p
problem?

Introduction to CFD
3. Create a Solid Model of the Domain Training Manual
Pre-Processing
3. Geometry
4. Mesh
5. Physics
y
6. Solver Settings
How will you obtain a solid model of the

g
fluid region?
Make use of existing CAD models?
Extract the fluid region from a solid part?
Create from scratch?
Can you simplify the geometry?
Remove unnecessary features that would
complicate meshing (fillets, bolts)?
Make use of symmetry or periodicity?
Are both the solution and boundary conditions
symmetric / periodic?
Do you need to split the model so that
boundary conditions or domains can be Solid model of a
created? Headlight Assembly
Introduction to CFD
4. Design and Create the Mesh Training Manual
Pre-Processing A mesh divides a geometry into

3. Geometry
many elements. These are used by
4. Meshing the CFD solver to construct control
5. Physics
y volumes
6. Solver Settings
What degree of mesh resolution is required in
each region of the domain?
The mesh must resolve geometric features of
interest
i t t and
d capture
t gradients
di t off concern, e.g.
velocity, pressure, temperature gradients
Triangle Quadrilateral Can you predict regions of high gradients?
Will you use adaption to add resolution?
What type of mesh is most appropriate?
How complex is the geometry?
Can you use a quad/hex mesh or is a tri/tet or
Tetrahedron Hexahedron y
hybrid mesh suitable?
Are non-conformal interfaces needed?
Do you have sufficient computer resources?
How many cells/nodes are required?
How
H many physical
h i l models
d l will
ill be
b used?
d?
Pyramid Prism/Wedge

Introduction to CFD
Tri/Tet vs. Quad/Hex Meshes Training Manual
For flow-aligned geometries,

quad/hex meshes can provide
higher-quality
higher quality solutions with fewer
cells/nodes than a comparable tri/tet
mesh
Quad/Hex meshes show reduced
numerical diffusion when the mesh is
aligned with the flow.
It does require more effort to
generate
t a quad/hex
d/h mesh h
Meshing tools designed for a

specific application can streamline
the process of creating a quad/hex
mesh for some geometries.

Introduction to CFD
Tri/Tet vs. Quad/Hex Meshes Training Manual
For complex geometries, quad/hex meshes

show no numerical advantage, and you
can save meshing effort by using a tri/tet
mesh or hybrid mesh
Quick to generate
Flow is generally not aligned with the mesh
Hybrid meshes typically combine tri/tet

elements with other elements in selected
regions
For example, use wedge/
prism elements to resolve
b
boundary
d layers.
l
More efficient and accurate
than tri/tet alone.
W d ((prism)
Wedge i ) mesh
h
Tetrahedral mesh
Introduction to CFD
Multizone (or Hybrid) Meshes Training Manual
M d l courtesy
Model t off ROI Engineering
E i i
A multizone or hybrid mesh uses
different meshing methods in different
regions. For example,
Hex mesh for fan and heat sink
Tet/prism mesh elsewhere
Multizone meshes yield a good

combination of accuracy, efficient
calculation time and meshing
g effort.
When the nodes do not match across

the regions
regions, a non-conformal
non conformal interface
can be used.

Introduction to CFD
Non-Conformal Meshes Training Manual
Non conformal meshes are useful Non-conformal

for meshing complex geometries interface
Mesh each part then join together
Non conformal interfaces are also
used in other situations
Change in reference frames
Moving mesh applications
3D Film Cooling
Coolant is injected into a duct from a
plenum. The plenum is meshed with
tetrahedral cells while the duct is
meshed with hexahedral cells
Compressor and Scroll
The compressor and scroll are joined through a
non conformal interface.
interface This serves to connect
the hex and tet meshes and also allows a change
in reference frame
Introduction to CFD
Set Up the Physics and Solver Settings Training Manual
Pre-Processing For a given problem, you will need to:

3. Geometry
Define material properties
4. Mesh
5. Physics
y
Fluid
6. Solver Settings Solid
Mixture
For complex problems
solving a simplified or 2D Select appropriate physical models
problem will provide Turbulence,
T b l combustion,
b ti multiphase,
lti h etc.
t
valuable experience with the Prescribe operating conditions
models and solver settings
Prescribe boundary conditions at all
for your problem in a short
amount of time. boundary zones
Provide initial values or a previous solution
Set up solver controls
Set up convergence monitors

Introduction to CFD
Compute the Solution Training Manual
Solve The discretized conservation equations are

7. Compute solution solved iteratively until convergence.
Convergence
C is
i reached
h d when:
h
Changes in solution variables from one iteration
to the next are negligible.
Residuals provide a mechanism to help
monitor this trend.
trend
Overall property conservation is achieved
Imbalances measure global conservation
Quantities of interest (e.g. drag, pressure drop)
have reach steady values
values.
Monitor points track quantities of interest.
The accuracy of a converged solution is

dependent upon:
Appropriateness and accuracy of physical models.
A converged and mesh-
Mesh resolution and independence
independent solution on a well-
posedd problem
bl will
ill provide
id useful
f l Numerical errors
engineering results!

Introduction to CFD
Examine the Results Training Manual
9. Update Model
Examine the results to review solution
and extract useful data
Post Processing Visualization Tools can be used to
9
8. Examine results answer such questions as:
What is the overall flow pattern?
Is there separation?
Where do shocks, shear layers, etc.
form?
Are key flow features being resolved?
Numerical Reporting Tools can be used

to calculate quantitative results:
Forces and Moments
Average heat transfer coefficients
Surface and Volume integrated quantities
Flux Balances
Examine results to ensure property conservation
and correct physical behavior. High residuals
may be caused by just a few poor quality cells.
cells

Introduction to CFD
Consider Revisions to the Model Training Manual
9. Update Model
Are the physical models appropriate?
Is the flow turbulent?
Post Processing
Is the flow unsteady?
9
8. Examine results
Are there compressibility effects?
Are there 3D effects?
Are the boundary conditions correct?

Is the computational domain large enough?
Are boundary conditions appropriate?
Are boundary values reasonable?
Is the mesh adequate?

C
Can the mesh be refined
f to improve results?
Does the solution change significantly with a refined
mesh, or is the solution mesh independent?
Does
oes the
t e mesh
es resolution
eso ut o of
o the
t e geometry
geo et y need
eed to be
improved?

Introduction to CFD
Models Available in FLUENT 12 Training Manual
Fluid flow and heat transfer

Momentum, continuity, energy
equations
Radiation
Turbulence
RANS-based models (Spalart-
Allmaras,
a as, k,
, k,
, Reynolds
ey o ds stress)
st ess)
Large-eddy simulation (LES) and
detached eddy simulation (DES)
Species transport
Pressure Contours in Near-Ground Flight
Volumetric reactions
Arrhenius finite-rate chemistry
Turbulent fast chemistry
Edd
Eddy Dissipation,
Di i ti non-Premixed,
P i d
premixed, partially premixed
Turbulent finite-rate chemistry
EDC, laminar flamelet, composition
PDF transport
Surface Reactions Temperature Contours for Kiln Burner Retrofit

Introduction to CFD
Models Available in FLUENT 12 Training Manual
Multiphase flows Three-

Gas
Phase
Discrete Phase Model (DPM) outlet
Inlet
Volume of Fluid (VOF) model for
immiscible fluids
Mixtures
Eulerian-Eulerian and Eulerian-
granular
Water Oil
Liquid/Solid and cavitation phase Contours of Oil Volume Fraction
outlet outlet
in a Three-Phase Separator
change
Moving and deforming mesh

Moving
M i zones
Single and multiple reference frames
(MRF)
Mixing plane model
Sliding mesh model
Moving and deforming (dynamic)
mesh (MDM)
U
User-defined
d fi d scalar
l transport
t t
equations Pressure Contours in a Squirrel Cage
Blower (Courtesy Ford Motor Co.)
Introduction to CFD
FLUENT CFD Workflow under Workbench 2 Training Manual
Start ANSYS Workbench
Drag the Fluid Flow (FLUENT)

system from Analysis Systems
group in the Toolbox onto
preview drop target shown in
the Project Schematic.

Introduction to CFD
Import the Geometry Training Manual
Right-click on Geometry cell A2 and select Import Geometry
Import the geometry file (CAD model or DesignModeler .agdb file)
You can also link the FLUENT simulation to an existing

DesignModeler session.

Introduction to CFD
Generate a Mesh Training Manual
Right-click on Mesh cell and select Edit.

Meshing opens and loads geometry
Select
S l t Mesh
M h under
d Model
M d l in
i Outline
O tli
Note that Preferences are automatically set
for FLUENT, because Meshing was opened
from a FLUENT system.
system

Introduction to CFD
Define Boundary and Cell Zones Training Manual
Create boundary zones using Named

selections.
Select the surface which will
represent the boundary you wish
to set.
Right-click the selection and select
Create Named Selection
Selection.
Name the selection and click OK.
velocit
You will also need to define the y inlet
regions of the flow containing fluid
and solid (if any).
Solids are required for conjugate
heat transfer calculations only.
More details will be presented
later.

Introduction to CFD
Set Up and Run FLUENT Training Manual
Edit the Setup cell to set up the model options

Boundary conditions
Solver settings
Solution
Post processing
Once run, the solution can then be either post processed in FLUENT
or data exported to CFD-Post for post processing
Contour and vector plots
Profile plots
Calculation of forces and moments
Animation of unsteady flow results

Introduction to CFD
Demonstration of FLUENT Software Training Manual
Start FLUENT (assume the mesh has

already been generated).
Set up a simple problem.
Solve the flow field.
Postprocess the results.
Online help and documentation is

available on each panel by pressing
the help button
Requires that you have the
documentation installed and properly
connected to your web browser.

Introduction to CFD
Navigating the PC at Fluent Training Manual
Log in to your workstation

Login name: fluent
Password: fluent
Directories
Tutorial mesh/case/data files can be found in
c:\Student
\ Files\fluent\tut\
\ \ \
We recommend that you save your work into a central working folder:
c:\users
Working
W ki folder
f ld shown
h on the
th desktop
d kt isi a shortcut
h t t tot c:\users
\
To start FLUENT and/or Workbench, use the desktop icons.
Your support engineer will save your work at the end of the week.
It is recommended that you restart FLUENT and/or Workbench for
each tutorial to avoid mixing solver settings from different
workshops.

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Chapter 2

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the science of predicting fluid flow,

The results of CFD analyses are relevant in:

CFD analysis complements testing and experimentation by reducing total

ANSYS CFD solvers are based on the

General conservation (transport) equations

Unsteady Convection Diffusion Generation Equation Variable

schemes, convergence controls, )

Post Processing 8. Examine the results.

What results are you looking for (i.e.

What degree of accuracy is required?

How quickly do you need the results?

Is CFD an appropriate tool?

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

How will you isolate a piece of the

Where will the computational

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

How will you obtain a solid model of the

Pre-Processing A mesh divides a geometry into

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

For flow-aligned geometries,

Meshing tools designed for a

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

For complex geometries, quad/hex meshes

Hybrid meshes typically combine tri/tet

Multizone meshes yield a good

When the nodes do not match across

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary April 28, 2009

Non conformal meshes are useful Non-conformal

Pre-Processing For a given problem, you will need to:

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Solve The discretized conservation equations are

The accuracy of a converged solution is

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Numerical Reporting Tools can be used

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Are the boundary conditions correct?

Is the mesh adequate?

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Fluid flow and heat transfer

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Multiphase flows Three-

Moving and deforming mesh

Start ANSYS Workbench

Drag the Fluid Flow (FLUENT)

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Right-click on Geometry cell A2 and select Import Geometry

Import the geometry file (CAD model or DesignModeler .agdb file)

You can also link the FLUENT simulation to an existing

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Right-click on Mesh cell and select Edit.

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Create boundary zones using Named

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Edit the Setup cell to set up the model options

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Start FLUENT (assume the mesh has

Online help and documentation is

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Log in to your workstation

To start FLUENT and/or Workbench, use the desktop icons.

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