Variable distribution over a Region

LittleBart · August 7, 2011, 16:35

Is it possible in CFD-Post to plot out numerically (into a table or a variable) distribution of a variable (for example - Force) over a specific Region in a specific direction? For example in a wind turbine blade case I want to know force distribution over a blade in a lengthwise direction.

In other words, I want to build a Table or a Chart with the information that I can see as a Contour.

ghorrocks · August 7, 2011, 18:52

Force only exists when referenced to an area. I think you are looking for pressure (for normal forces), or shear stress (for tangential forces). It is trivial to plot these parameters on surfaces.

August 7, 2011, 16:35	Variable distribution over a Region	#1
LittleBart New Member LittleBart Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 15	Is it possible in CFD-Post to plot out numerically (into a table or a variable) distribution of a variable (for example - Force) over a specific Region in a specific direction? For example in a wind turbine blade case I want to know force distribution over a blade in a lengthwise direction. In other words, I want to build a Table or a Chart with the information that I can see as a Contour.

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August 7, 2011, 18:52		#2
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,701 Rep Power: 143	Force only exists when referenced to an area. I think you are looking for pressure (for normal forces), or shear stress (for tangential forces). It is trivial to plot these parameters on surfaces.