Learn how to Use FloEFD in Solid Edge to Perform a Fluid Analysis

• Start by using the Wizard tool to set up the basic definition of your analysis.
  • Name project and select a unit system.
  • Define the analysis type (internal or external).
  • Choose the specific physical features of your model (in this case, Ben chose heat conduction in solids and a fan for cooling).
  • Select the fluid types.
  • Select the type of solid you’re working with.
• Next, resize the computational domain around the model. You can resize the area you’re working in by simply grabbing and dragging the arrows of the domain.
• Assign any specific regions (rotation, for example) to necessary parts (the fan). You’ll be allowed to select specific values to these regions, like assigning an RPM to the fan.
• Assign properties to any of the solid materials. In this video, Ben is defining the motor.
• Assign any heat sources (again, in this case, the motor).
  • Then choose a solid component that fills the interior of that solid.
• Before running your analysis, you’ll want to assign goals. Goals are important for two reasons:
  • They act as a way of extracting quantities of interest from the analysis (how hot the motor will get, for example).
  • They help guide the convergence of the run—the solver will look for these goals to reach a steady solution before the solver stage is complete.
• When you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to run your analysis!

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