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Understanding Conduction and Convection through Ansys Fluent Software

This study utilizes Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software to simulate conjugate heat transfer involving conduction in a solid aluminum plate and convection in a flowing water stream. The computational setup includes a precisely meshed 3D domain with shared topology to ensure thermal continuity across the fluid-solid interface. Governing equations for fluid flow and heat transfer are solved simultaneously, capturing temperature gradients and boundary layer behavior accurately. Simulation aids in visualizing real-world heat exchange mechanisms and provides insights into the role of Nusselt, Reynolds, and Prandtl numbers in forced convection systems.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn conjugate heat transfer focusing on conduction and convection at solid-fluid interfaces.
  • Gain CFD modeling experience in Ansys Fluent, including meshing and setting boundary conditions.
  • Validate and analyze temperature distribution and heat transfer using Ansys Fluent post-processing.

Applicable Courses for Use

  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Downloadable Content

  • Case Study Report
  • Mesh file
  • Case and data file

Related Resources

Heat Transfer Tutorial with Ansys Fluent

Introduction to Heat Transfer in Fluids using Ansys Fluent

Heat transfer through horizontal pipe with Ansys Fluent

Conduction Convection Webpage

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