Workbench Meshing for Ansys Fluent
one-day courseThis course provides an introduction to meshing models for Fluent using Workbench Meshing. Workbench Meshing is the preferred meshing tool to achieve highly efficient hexahedral swept meshes in the Ansys Ecosystem. Workbench Meshing is a good choice for models with complex flows (cyclones), moving valves (mesh layering), or models that are too large to feasibly mesh with other techniques. All-hexahedral and hybrid hexahedral/tetrahedral meshes can provide significant benefits to mesh count and solution accuracy.
Students will focus on completing workshops that build in difficulty throughout the course. Key skills related to fluid volume creation, decomposing geometry in SpaceClaim, and setup of mesh controls in Workbench Meshing will be discussed and practiced.
DRD’s Introduction to Ansys Fluent course is a prerequisite to this course.
Workshop 1 - Exhaust Manifold
This workshop introduces the basics to using the fault tolerant meshing workflow in Fluent meshing. A simple exhaust manifold will be meshed. Concepts such as leakage patching and construction geometry will be utilized.
Workshop 2 – Electric Motor
In this more advanced example, a more detailed geometry will be meshed using FTM. Considerations for rotating machinery will also be introduced in this workshop.
Workshop 3 – Diesel Generator
This final workshop is presented in three parts and includes geometry preparation, meshing, and model setup for an underhood diesel generator set model. This workshop will feature very dirty and complex CAD that would not be feasible to mesh with other methods.