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Forum: CFX November 29, 2018, 18:20
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Posted By ghorrocks
r is a vector so you will need 3 components,...

r is a vector so you will need 3 components, let's call them rx, ry and rz. Then rx = x-x_origin, ry = y-y_origin, rz = z-z_origin. x/y/z_origin is a point on the rotation axis.
Forum: CFX November 28, 2018, 17:04
Replies: 34
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Posted By ghorrocks
I have never done this (although I did consider...

I have never done this (although I did consider it recently for an analysis I was doing). So I cannot say how hard is it to implement. Give it a go and tell us :)
Forum: CFX November 27, 2018, 17:23
Replies: 34
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Posted By ghorrocks
As stated in my previous post, the centripetal...

As stated in my previous post, the centripetal and coriolis terms mean that a rotational frame of reference is not inertial so you cannot swap them over. If you do swap them over as you suggest the...
Forum: CFX November 26, 2018, 15:51
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Posted By ghorrocks
If you are modelling piston meshes it is common...

If you are modelling piston meshes it is common that you have to start them from top dead centre and stretch the mesh out from there. squashing the mesh up often causes mesh folding errors. So if you...
Forum: CFX November 21, 2018, 15:47
Replies: 34
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Posted By ghorrocks
Why do you need to remesh this at all? Can't a...

Why do you need to remesh this at all? Can't a single mesh topology with mesh motion cover the motion?
Forum: CFX November 20, 2018, 16:44
Replies: 34
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Posted By ghorrocks
I recall posting some time ago that the best...

I recall posting some time ago that the best work-around for your simulation was to split your piston domains into two, a moving mesh section to model the piston motion and a stationary section for...
Forum: CFX August 27, 2015, 08:09
Replies: 34
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Posted By ghorrocks
You will probably need to talk to the CFX...

You will probably need to talk to the CFX developers for this one.
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