[skdubey]

I am new to the Ansys simulation. All the image is enclosed.

General Problem: I am trying to simulate the flow over the vane. The vane is made of elastomer. Due to water flow, the vane will be deflected.

I have a few questions.

A. I tried to Import the above figure in the Ansys by converting to IGES (using Solidwork). But during meshing, it shows the one surface body itself. I couldn't able to separate or suppress fluid domain and solid domain. Any solution how can we do it? Using a single surface body, I cant able to perform the boolean operation. To solve the problem, I had created a fluid domain and later on the solid domain in solid work and imported them respectively overlapping each other. Is it the right way to do?!

B. I am using the transient Structural Analysis system for the solid domain. When I clicked on the analysis setting and clicked on loads, Fluid-Solid Interface is greyed and can't be used anymore!. Is FSI cant work with the 2D figure internet suggest something to use 1 element thick assumption. What is that? How can I use that?

C. I am also missing the Coupling from my workbench, I tried to reinstall it. but I couldn't see it.

[vinerm]

Since the model is rather easy, I'd recommend using DM or SCDM instead of bringing it from SW. Other option is to bring it in form of Parasolid. IGES won't be able to maintain separateness of bodies. Since it's surface, you may have to use face splitting instead of Boolean.

Another suggestion would be to post it in the correct Forum. This is Fluent related forum and you don't seem to have any question related to Forum. There is a separate forum for CAD and meshing and another one for Ansys Structural. Those would be more appropriate if you want better and faster response. If you face issue with Fluent, you should post in this forum.