Solidworks Fluid Dynamics Analysis CFD

Solidworks particle study documentation

Note: the course will be updated regularly so expect more lessons coming in the near future.

The CFD analysis and optimization using SolidWorks topics are covered in every video. The videos discuss problems unique to their industry and illustrate them with straightforward examples. This course was developed with intermediate and advanced students in mind.

Unit 1: The effects of reduction nozzle size and obstacles on the flow of fluids

Learning outcome: Students will be able to solve the characteristics of flowing stream in a reduction nozzle

Problem: Find the characteristics of flowing stream in a nozzle, knowing that a sphere is located in the space between the higher diameter pipe and the reduction zone.

Questions to solve:

1. The average velocity at the outlet.
2. Velocity flow field.
3. Pressure distribution within the fluid.
4. Pressure at the surface of the sphere.
5. Pressure at the surface of the duct.

Unit 2: Loss coefficient calculations under different conditions

Learning outcome: Students will be able to estimate the loss coefficient under different operating levels

Problem: Estimate the loss coefficient in a ball valve under different opening levels.

Questions to solve:

Given the formulas for loss of coefficient and Reynolds number find:

1. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 0 degrees
2. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 10 degrees
3. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 15 degrees
4. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 20 degrees
5. extract the data to excel sheet and graph all results at different angles.

Unit 3: Fluid characteristics of a counter-current heat exchangers

Learning outcome: Students will be able to set custom equation to solve complex heat transfer problems.

Objectives:

• Set up a heat transfer model using Simulation add-in in Solidworks
• Show how to specify fluid subdomains when multiple fluids are required.
• Show how to specify solid domains.
• Set custom equations by using Goals feature.

Problem:

Simulate a counter-current two-pipe heat exchanger

Questions to solve:

Determine:

1. The outlet temperature of both streams.
2. Display the inlet and outlet velocities of both streams
3. Display a Cut Plot for the temperature.
4. Display a flow Trajectories plot for the temperature.
5. Estimate Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD).

Unit 4: The effects of ventilation system on the CO2 within an indoor space

Description:

Covid-19 has been a major public health concern after it’s outbreak in early 2020. An indirect way of estimating the probability of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 in an indoor environment is by measuring the concentration of CO2 in the air. CO2 is a regular component of the air in a concentration of around 400ppm. However, in a poorly ventilated facilities, this concentration can rise to a higher unsafe level.

Problem:

Simulate the ventilation of a classroom with an initial CO2 concentration in the air of 900 ppm. Use a time-dependant approach to track the change in concentration in the room.

Questions to solve:

Determine:

1. Demonstrate the use of the design features such as Convert Entities, Extruded Cut, and Extruded Boss/Base
2. Simulate the transport of multiple species.
3. Demonstrate how to specify the presence and concentration values of multiple species.
4. Demonstrate how to specify a time-dependant model.

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