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a.maroofi December 27, 2022 08:11

energy source term for 2d axisymmetric
 
Hi,
I want to add energy source term in 2d axisymmetric problem. dimension of energy source term is W/m3. I completely confused how can I convert 200 W heat, to this 2d axisymmetric problem? I 3d I have no problem::confused:

CFDKareem December 27, 2022 12:23

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Originally Posted by a.maroofi (Post 841837)
Hi,
I want to add energy source term in 2d axisymmetric problem. dimension of energy source term is W/m3. I completely confused how can I convert 200 W heat, to this 2d axisymmetric problem? I 3d I have no problem::confused:

A axisymmetric cell zone has volume which can be calculated as the revolution of the 2D face around the x-axis. The easiest way to define your source term is to use an expression:

200 [W]/Volume(['your_cell_zone'])

This will calculate the volume of the revolved domain and divide your input accordingly to get your source term in W/m^3.

a.maroofi December 28, 2022 01:26

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Originally Posted by CFDKareem (Post 841850)
A axisymmetric cell zone has volume which can be calculated as the revolution of the 2D face around the x-axis. The easiest way to define your source term is to use an expression:

200 [W]/Volume(['your_cell_zone'])

This will calculate the volume of the revolved domain and divide your input accordingly to get your source term in W/m^3.

Dear CFDKareem,
Please describe it for me with one example.We assume that a tube with radius 2cm and 5cm length. what is energy source term for 2d axisymmetric of this case?
200 W/(VOLUME???)
How can I calculate volume?

AlexanderZ December 28, 2022 01:34

google for "expressions in ansys fluent"

CFDKareem December 28, 2022 09:29

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Originally Posted by a.maroofi (Post 841871)
Dear CFDKareem,
Please describe it for me with one example.We assume that a tube with radius 2cm and 5cm length. what is energy source term for 2d axisymmetric of this case?
200 W/(VOLUME???)
How can I calculate volume?

1) Select Source Term and add 1 term
2) Select expression for the source and hit the "F(x)" icon
3) Type in "200[W]/" and then add Function>Reduction>Volume
4) Replace <location> with the name of the cell zone you would like to add the energy to.

See pictures for further detail and check the Fluent guide on using expressions, as Alexander mentioned.


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