cellSets vs. cellZones

Cyberholmes · July 21, 2011, 16:12

Hello,

Can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between a cellSet and a cellZone?

Thank you.

kwardle · July 21, 2011, 16:45

cellZone is used for identifying regions for moving reference frame simulations (at least that is what I have used it for). Take a look at the tutorials for MRFinterFoam. cellSets cannot be used in this way although you could use a dictionary to select a cellSet and then convert it to a cellZone using setsToZones (as in the mixerVessel2D tutorial--look at the makeMesh script).

Certainly not an exhaustive answer, but hopefully it is helpful.

July 21, 2011, 16:12	cellSets vs. cellZones	#1
Cyberholmes New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 14	Hello, Can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between a cellSet and a cellZone? Thank you.

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July 21, 2011, 16:45		#2
kwardle Senior Member Kent Wardle Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 219 Rep Power: 21	cellZone is used for identifying regions for moving reference frame simulations (at least that is what I have used it for). Take a look at the tutorials for MRFinterFoam. cellSets cannot be used in this way although you could use a dictionary to select a cellSet and then convert it to a cellZone using setsToZones (as in the mixerVessel2D tutorial--look at the makeMesh script). Certainly not an exhaustive answer, but hopefully it is helpful.