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Old   February 16, 2008, 09:42
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Hi, I'm modeling an open channel. I'm interested in finding the variation in velocity value along the depth at a cross-section.. How can i do it??

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Old   February 16, 2008, 14:32
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In FLUENT, in the Surface menu, select line option. You can create a line by defining the co-ordinate points. Then using the plot menu you can plot any quantity along that line.

I prefer exporting the data to a postprocessor (Tecplot in my case) to visualize the data.

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Old   February 16, 2008, 15:17
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yup!! thanks! I had been trying and was able to do that )))) Can you please tell me where can i download Tecplot??? I dont have it!!
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Old   February 16, 2008, 20:38
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Unfortunately Tecplot is not a freeware. If you are in academia you might find out if your university owns licences. There might other similar CFD postprocessing softwares too.
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Old   February 17, 2008, 10:40
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I've obtained Tecplot 360.. I have read its getting started tutorial.. but failed to understand.. All i need to do is to create XY Plots and an animation showing fluid flowing in an open channel.. Any helP???
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Old   February 17, 2008, 11:02
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I agree Tecplot is difficult to learn initially but in my experience is a good postprocessing software for CFD.

You can google "Tecplot demos" etc. and you will definitely find some help on how to use this software.
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Old   February 17, 2008, 11:07
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thanks man! i;ll give it a try! God Bless You
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