As part of the R2026x FD01 user assistance, SIMULIA R&D improved a 3DEXPERIENCE example that teaches you how to perform a convective heat transfer analysis for an office environment. In this example, you define a fluid flow simulation using a geometry-based volume definition, and you then model the fluid physics behavior and boundary conditions to assess whether the air temperature in the office stays within a comfortable temperature range. To complete this example, you use the Geometry Idealization Essentials, Fluid Scenario Creation, and Physics Results Explorer apps.
While completing this example, you learn how to:
- Prepare the geometry for simulation by extracting the interior volume of the office.
- Define a physics domain specifying the physics within the office, including the presence of thermal effects, the turbulence conditions in the environment, and the effects of gravity.
- Define the inlet and outlet boundary conditions.
- Define the wall boundary conditions in the office and in the adjoining warehouse.
- Plot contours in the simulation results to identify the location of maximum non-orthogonality and display thermal conditions on selected surfaces.
- Display streamlines to visualize the airflow pattern in the office.
- Use sensors to compute the power input and heat loss.
You can use what you learn in this example to help you set up your own fluid flow simulations related to thermal comfort.
To try this tutorial yourself, see Thermal Comfort in an Office.
Thank you to @GT and Benjamin RAHMING for all their effort in bringing this example to life!
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