How to Draw and Mesh in ICEM

tolu · November 24, 2010, 19:37

Hey. I am working on my project and my supervisor asked me to draw a rectangle with 100 grids and put boundary conditions. He said I should do it on ICEM. I am struggling to do it yet. I would appreciate any help on the steps I need to do.

tolu · November 24, 2010, 19:39

I am using ANSYS 12.1 by the way.

BrolY · November 25, 2010, 08:51

You should really start with the tutorials.

On the "geometry" tab, there are a lot of options to create the geometry you want (by points, curves and surfaces).

For the mesh, you should use an hexa mesh, it is very easy !
On the "blocking" tab, create a block inside your rectangle. Then select the nodes distribution you want in order to create the mesh refinement you need.

But, again, start with the tutorials !

BrolY · November 25, 2010, 09:02

Here is a simple example. Is that what you are looking for?

About the boundary conditions, you have to create parts (such as WALL, INLET, OUTLET etc..) where you want to define your BC.

Have fun !

tolu · November 25, 2010, 09:16

Thanks BroIY. I have just tried doing it using the point method. I have put up the four points of the rectangle. How do I join them and dimension them?

BrolY · November 25, 2010, 09:20

Geometry -> Create/modify curve -> From points

Then select 2 points to create a curve.
After you ahve created your 4 curves, go to

Geometry -> Create/modify surface -> Simple surface

Then select your 4 curves, and it will create your surface.

Your geometry is done !

You really should try some tutorials, 'cause the mesh generation is a little bit more complicated. But it's still easier when you do it with the tutorials !

tolu · November 25, 2010, 09:43

Thanks a lot. I have just drawn the rectangle. Do you know of any good tutorials because the tutorials on the software are not so good really.

pradeeppandeygbpec · November 29, 2010, 14:22

Go through tutorial on 2-D pipe junction.
U will learn many things

happy · December 12, 2010, 03:29

could any one help me to get some tutorials because my program send me to online page that need some information I do not have??????

PLeaaaaaaaase

pradeeppandeygbpec · December 12, 2010, 04:47

If u are working with ICEMCFD then it has its own tutorials under "Help" tab in main window(extreme right).
Your question is not very clear..!!

November 24, 2010, 19:37	How to Draw and Mesh in ICEM	#1
tolu New Member Tolu Openiyi Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	Hey. I am working on my project and my supervisor asked me to draw a rectangle with 100 grids and put boundary conditions. He said I should do it on ICEM. I am struggling to do it yet. I would appreciate any help on the steps I need to do.

December 12, 2010, 03:29	help	#9
happy Senior Member Safia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 161 Rep Power: 15	could any one help me to get some tutorials because my program send me to online page that need some information I do not have?????? PLeaaaaaaaase

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November 24, 2010, 19:39		#2
tolu New Member Tolu Openiyi Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	I am using ANSYS 12.1 by the way.

November 25, 2010, 08:51		#3
BrolY Senior Member AB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: France Posts: 323 Rep Power: 21	You should really start with the tutorials. On the "geometry" tab, there are a lot of options to create the geometry you want (by points, curves and surfaces). For the mesh, you should use an hexa mesh, it is very easy ! On the "blocking" tab, create a block inside your rectangle. Then select the nodes distribution you want in order to create the mesh refinement you need. But, again, start with the tutorials !

November 25, 2010, 09:16		#5
tolu New Member Tolu Openiyi Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	Thanks BroIY. I have just tried doing it using the point method. I have put up the four points of the rectangle. How do I join them and dimension them?

November 25, 2010, 09:20		#6
BrolY Senior Member AB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: France Posts: 323 Rep Power: 21	Geometry -> Create/modify curve -> From points Then select 2 points to create a curve. After you ahve created your 4 curves, go to Geometry -> Create/modify surface -> Simple surface Then select your 4 curves, and it will create your surface. Your geometry is done ! You really should try some tutorials, 'cause the mesh generation is a little bit more complicated. But it's still easier when you do it with the tutorials !

November 25, 2010, 09:43		#7
tolu New Member Tolu Openiyi Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	Thanks a lot. I have just drawn the rectangle. Do you know of any good tutorials because the tutorials on the software are not so good really.

November 29, 2010, 14:22		#8
pradeeppandeygbpec Member pradeep Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 15	Go through tutorial on 2-D pipe junction. U will learn many things

December 12, 2010, 04:47		#10
pradeeppandeygbpec Member pradeep Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 15	If u are working with ICEMCFD then it has its own tutorials under "Help" tab in main window(extreme right). Your question is not very clear..!!