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Ansys Fluent Rotating Machinery Modeling

Course Overview

This course will teach you the major classes of rotating machinery problems, steady state and transient simulation methods and the details of conducting accurate simulations of rotating machinery systems using Ansys Fluent. Experience running Ansys Fluent for the training to be effective is essential.

Prerequisites

  • A technical education and background in fluid mechanics is recommended but not mandatory. An engineering degree is not required.
  • Completion of the Fluent Getting Started course is required.
  • Experience with Ansys Fluent is strongly recommended.

Target Audience

Thermal Engineers and Aerodynamics Engineers

Teaching Method

Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge. A training certificate is provided to all attendees who complete the course.

Learning Path

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Learning Outcome

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • setup, run and post-process rotating machinery simulations
  • select the most appropriate method for your application and the required simulation accuracy

 Available Dates

Currently, no training dates available

Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with an Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. Please contact us.

Agenda

This is a 1-day classroom course covering both tutorials and workshops. For virtual training, this course is covered over 3 x 2-hour session, tutorials only.

Virtual Classroom Session 1

  • Module 01: Introduction to Rotating Machinery
  • Module 02: Moving Zone Theory
  • Module 03: Single Zone Modeling
  • Workshop 01: Pump Simulation

Virtual Classroom Session 2

  • Module 04: Post-processing
  • Workshop 02: Pump Analysis using CFD Post
  • Module 05: Multiple Zone Modeling – Frozen Rotor + Mixing Plane
  • Workshop 03: Centrifugal Pump with a Volute

Virtual Classroom Session 3

  • Module 06: Multiple Zone Modeling – TRS + Sliding mesh
  • Workshop 04: Axial Fan Stage (MFR)
  • Module 07: Best Practices
  • Workshop 05: Centrifugal Compressor Impeller