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CAD Import and Geometry Manipulation in ANSYS. Geometry is imported directly from CAD files, or using intermediate format: IGES, STEP. Geometry has gaps between parts. Creating New Body Using Sweep Operation. Creating New Body Using Sweep Operation. Boolean Subtract.
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Geometry is imported directly from CAD files, or using intermediate format: IGES, STEP
Sweeped hexahedra mesh Cross-section of the cables
Meshing • Geometry was split into sweepable blocks • SOLID5 elements are used for solid parts • FLUID116 elements are used for coolant • SURF152 model heat transfer on the internal copper surface FLUID116
CFD Mesh Detail Back Wall Mesh 4.5M elements Combined mesh was created for solid and liquid parts Mesh included 3 near wall layers near boundaries in fluid region
CFD Mesh Detail Cross-section Mesh 4.5M elements Combined mesh was created for solid and liquid parts Mesh included 3 near wall layers near boundaries in fluid region ITER DFW CDR – June 22nd & 23rd 2011 -- Cadarache
High Density Mesh 6,029,166Elements