R11500.00 incl. VAT
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Enhance your engineering skills with our SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Training Course, a comprehensive hands-on program designed to help you master Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) within SOLIDWORKS. This course is ideal for engineers, designers, and analysts looking to optimize product performance by analyzing fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermal management in real-world applications.
- Expert-led sessions with hands-on exercises
- Real-world case studies tailored to industry applications
- Practical knowledge to improve design efficiency and reduce prototyping costs
- Certification of completion for career advancement
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SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Enhance your engineering skills with our SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Training Course, a comprehensive hands-on program designed to help you master Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) within SOLIDWORKS. This course is ideal for engineers, designers, and analysts looking to optimize product performance by analyzing fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermal management in real-world applications.
- Expert-led sessions with hands-on exercises
- Real-world case studies tailored to industry applications
- Practical knowledge to improve design efficiency and reduce prototyping costs
- Certification of completion for career advancement
R11500.00 incl. VAT
This hands-on training course is designed to help engineers and designers become productive with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation quickly. Participants will learn the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) within SOLIDWORKS and how to apply it to real-world engineering problems.
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Lesson 1: Creating a SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Project Objectives: Understand project setup and flow analysis. Case Study: Manifold Assembly. Key Topics: Model preparation, internal and external flow analysis, lid creation, checking geometry, mesh settings, solver monitoring, and post-processing techniques. Exercise: Air Conditioning Ducting.
Lesson 2: Meshing Objectives: Master the art of meshing for accurate simulations. Case Study: Chemistry Hood. Key Topics: Computational mesh, mesh refinement, geometry resolution, manual mesh settings, and boundary conditions. Exercises: Square Ducting, Thin Walled Box, Heat Sink, Valve Assembly.
Lesson 3: Thermal Analysis Objectives: Learn thermal management in flow simulations. Case Study: Electronics Enclosure. Key Topics: Fans, perforated plates, thermal conductivity, and material properties. Exercises: Materials with Orthotropic Thermal Conductivity, Electric Wire.
Lesson 4: External Transient Analysis Objectives: Conduct transient flow simulations and analyze time-dependent behavior. Case Study: Flow Around a Cylinder. Key Topics: Reynolds number, external flow, transient analysis, turbulence, drag equations, and unsteady vortex shedding. Exercise: Electronics Cooling.
Lesson 5: Conjugate Heat Transfer Objectives: Study heat transfer between fluids and solid surfaces. Case Study: Heated Cold Plate. Key Topics: Conjugate heat transfer, real gases, and goal plot in solver window. Exercise: Heat Exchanger with Multiple Fluids.
Lesson 6: EFD Zooming Objectives Case Study: Electronics Enclosure. Key Topics: EFD Zooming and computational domain.
Lesson 7: Porous Media Objectives: Simulate flow through porous media. Case Study: Catalytic Converter. Key Topics: Porosity, permeability, resistance, matrix-fluid heat exchange, and dummy bodies. Exercise: Channel Flow.
Lesson 8: Rotating Reference Frames Objectives: Understand rotating frames of reference for dynamic simulations. Case Study: Table Fan and Blower Fan. Key Topics: Averaging, sliding mesh, axial periodicity, and tangential faces. Exercise: Ceiling Fan.
Lesson 9: Parametric Study Objectives: Optimize designs through parametric studies. Case Study: Piston Valve. Key Topics: Parametric analysis, steady-state analysis, goal optimization, and multi-parameter optimization. Exercise: Variable Geometry Dependent Solution.
Lesson 10: Free Surface Objectives: Study free surface and volume of fluid (VOF) modeling. Case Study: Water Tank. Key Topics: Free surface modeling, VOF, and theoretical/experimental results. Exercises: Water Jet, Dam-Break Flow.
Lesson 11: Cavitation Objectives: Learn cavitation modeling in simulations. Case Study: Cone Valve.
Lesson 12: Relative Humidity Objectives: Simulate relative humidity in environmental designs. Case Study: Cook House.
Lesson 13: Particle Trajectory Objectives: Simulate particle trajectories in fluid flow. Case Study: Hurricane Generator. Key Topics: Particle study physical settings and wall conditions. Exercise: Uniform Flow Stream.
Lesson 14: Supersonic Flow Objectives: Simulate and analyze supersonic flow. Case Study: Conical Body. Key Topics: Shock waves, drag coefficient, and supersonic flow behavior.
Lesson 15: FEA Load Transfer Objectives: Integrate FEA and flow simulation for structural analysis. Case Study: Billboard.
Skill Prerequisites
- SOLIDWORKS Essentials Course Participants should have completed the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course or have equivalent experience. This ensures a solid understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface, part and assembly modeling, and basic drafting techniques, which are essential for performing flow simulations effectively.
- Basic Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics (Recommended) While not mandatory, a foundational understanding of fluid mechanics, including principles such as fluid flow, pressure, and velocity, will help in grasping the concepts of CFD and thermal analysis within SOLIDWORKS.
- Familiarity with SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Parts Knowledge of creating and managing SOLIDWORKS assemblies and parts is crucial, as flow simulations are often conducted on complex assemblies. The ability to manipulate and troubleshoot SOLIDWORKS models is key for successful simulation setup and analysis.
- Basic Understanding of Heat Transfer Principles (Recommended) A basic understanding of heat transfer methods, such as conduction, convection, and radiation, will help participants fully leverage the thermal analysis features in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation.
- Desire to Learn and Apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) A general interest or need to apply CFD in practical engineering scenarios such as optimizing designs, understanding fluid dynamics, and managing heat transfer is essential for a productive learning experience. These prerequisites ensure that participants can maximize their learning during the course and effectively apply SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation in their design and analysis tasks.
System Requirements |
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| SOLIDWORKS Version: | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| CPU: | 64-bit; Intel or AMD |
| RAM: | 16 GB or more |
| GPU: | Certified cards and drivers (SOLIDWORKS Hardware Support) |
| Storage Drives: | SSD drives are recommended for optimal performance |
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