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Limit on maximum cell size to minimum cell size ratio

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Old   October 27, 2008, 01:29
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Hello,

I would like to know what is an acceptable limit value for the ratio of the maximum to minimum edge length? What are the consequences of having a wide range of cell sizes in the mesh?

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Hi,

I'm interested in knowing the answer to the question as well. Any feedbacks will be very much appreciated.

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Old   October 17, 2011, 13:00
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According to Benjamin Martinez over 2500 it become a problem For wind simulation. See page 26 of is thesis.

http://windenergyresearch.org/2011/0...with-openfoam/


But I'm guessing that it depend of the simulation your are doing.
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