Ansys CFD 102

Ansys CFX

Course Overview:

Ansys CFX is the leading simulation software for turbomachinery analysis. Learn how to use the streamlined workflows, advanced physics modeling capabilities, and interpret results from your analysis.

Who should take this course:

• Beginners who need a comprehensive overview of Ansys CFX.
• Intermediate users who do not have a strong foundation and would like to thoroughly learn basic concepts.

When you complete the course you will:

• Receive an official certificate of completion with hours that can be attributed to a professional engineering license
• Become proficient in:
  • Basics of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using Ansys CFX
  • Importing geometry with Ansys SpaceClaim
  • Applying boundary conditions
  • Meshing using Ansys Meshing
  • Using various CFX solvers and options
  • Reviewing and interpreting CFX results

Course Agenda:

Day 1 – SpaceClaim

Module 1: Introduction to Ansys 

Module 2: Workbench Introduction
Workshop: Mixing Tee

Module 3: Overview of CFD Process and Workflow

Module 4: SpaceClaim Essentials
Workshop: Manifold – Geometry

Day 2 – Meshing

Module 5: Ansys Meshing Essentials
Workshop: Manifold – Meshing

Module 6: GUI Workflow
Workshop: Manifold

Module 7: Basic SpaceClaim Operations
Workshop: Mixing Elbow – Geometry

Module 8: Global Mesh Controls
Workshop: Mixing Elbow – Meshing

Module 9: Setting Up Physics
Workshop: Mixing Elbow

Day 3

Module 10: Geometry Handling and Repair
Workshop: Tube Bundle – Geometry

Module 11: Local Mesh Controls
Workshop: Tube Bundle – Meshing

Module 12: Post-Processing 
Workshop: Tube Bundle Post-Processing

Module 13: Pull, Move, Fill, and Blend
Workshop: Mixing Elbow – Geometry

Module 14: Mesh Methods and Selective Meshing
Workshop: Mixing Elbow – Meshing

Module 15: Solving
Workshop: Mixing Elbow Solver Variations

Day 4 – CFX

Module 16: Driving Dimensions and Parameters, Components and Assemblies 
Workshop: Valve Geometry and Meshing

Module 17: Parameters and Design Points 
Workshop: Valve Parametric Study

Module 18: Best Practices Guidelines 
Workshop: Airfoil – Best Practices Study

Module 19: Turbulence

Module 20: Heat Transfer 
Workshop: Electronics Cooling

Workshop 21: Transient Flow Modeling 
Workshop: Vortex Shedding