FEM ConstraintInitialFlowVelocity

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FEM ConstraintInitialFlowVelocity

Menu location
Model → Fluid Constraints → Constraint initial flow velocity
Workbenches
FEM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
FEM Constraint flow velocity, FEM Constraint initial pressure

Description

Creates an initial flow velocity constraint for a fluid flow analysis.

Usage

  1. Either press the toolbar button FEM ConstraintInitialFlowVelocity or select the menu Model → Fluid Constraints → Constraint initial flow velocity.
  2. Enter an initial flow velocity value for the analysis. The value is entered as a combination of the 3 main cartesian vectors components (X,Y,Z).
  3. For a 3D analysis, select a 'solid' (body) from your model, for a 2D analysis select a face.

Limitation

  • The constraint cannot be oriented other then using the main Cartesian components. This is a limitation of Elmer.

Notes

In the most simple analyses, it is not necessary to specify the initial flow velocity, however it is recommended as best practice.