Ansys TD 102: Introduction to Flow Modeling in Thermal Desktop
Course Overview:
Suitable for new or occasional Thermal Desktop users, our paid Thermal Desktop Flow Modeling Introductory course teaches the basics of using Ansys Thermal Desktop (FloCAD) to perform single phase fluid flow analysis.
Who should take this course:
- New engineers looking to get started with Ansys Thermal Desktop (FloCAD)
- Engineers with desire to relearn introductory methods to Fluid Flow Analysis
- Engineers who have previous experience in Thermal Desktop or similar software and are looking for a refresher
- Engineers who have prior experience with the Thermal and or Radiation capabilities in Thermal Desktop and have a desire to expand their skills to FloCAD
Core proficiencies:
- Pre-processing
- Post-processing
- Finite Difference & Finite Element models
- Boundary Conditions
- Symbols & Basic Fluid Logic
- Fluid (FloCAD) & Thermal (SINDA/Fluint) Interaction

Contact for TD 102 Training
Course Agenda | TD 102
Day 1
- Module 1 – Interface and AutoCAD Basics
- Module 2 – Network Modeling & Network Model Building
- Module 3 – Network Modeling Tools, Inputs & Setup
- Module 4 – Fluid Modeling – FloCAD
Day 2
- Module 4 cont. – Fluid Modeling – FloCAD
- Module 5 – Solution & Post-processing
- Module 6 – Variables, Data Files & Debugging
Scheduled Activities
- Module 2 – Thermal Network node type example (save for use in fluids workshop) 15 min
- Module 4 – Fluid network lump types (compare to node network) 15 min
- Module 4 – Pump & Heat Exchanger workshop 45-60 min
- Module 6 – Logic valve control workshop 30-45 min

