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
