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FE Model, Load case

FE Model, Load case, 1.1.0

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About this Block

What it does: The Thermal Analysis block runs a steady-state thermal conduction analysis based on temperature and heat flux boundary conditions.
Tips:
  • All transient effects of heat transfer are neglected.
  • The temperatures are reported assuming that the system has reached equilibrium.
  • To run a Thermal Analysis, you need an Simulation Model with a material with thermal properties defined.
  • Thermal Analysis can run with one or more boundary conditions.
  • When the calculation is complete, a Head’s Up Display (HUD) will appear that allows you to visualize the block’s results. The block’s visibility must be on to see the results window.
  • It is recommended to use a Quadratic Geometric Order FE Mesh with any analysis to get the most accurate results.

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Example File

Download Example: Thermal Analysis Thermal Analysis

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FE Model, Load case

Perform steady state heat conduction analysis on an FE Model subject to prescribed temperature and heat flux boundary conditions. All transient effects of heat transfer are neglected and the temperatures are reported assuming that the system has reached equilibrium.

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Inputs

NameTypeDescription
ModelFE ModelThe finite element model.
Load caseBoundary Condition ListThe restraints and applied thermal loads.

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Outputs

Type
Static Thermal Result

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FE Model, Load case, 1.1.0

Perform steady state heat conduction analysis on an FE Model subject to prescribed temperature and heat flux boundary conditions. All transient effects of heat transfer are neglected and the temperatures are reported assuming that the system has reached equilibrium.

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Inputs

NameTypeDescription
ModelFE ModelThe finite element model.
Load caseBoundary Condition ListThe restraints and applied thermal loads.

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Outputs

Type
Static Thermal Result