Complex or small structures can be difficult to mesh and we often need to use a porous media modelling approach to capture the momentum changes (pressure drop). This approach can help us represent screens, filters, radiator fins, or any other small structure that we don’t want to resolve with a mesh but will influence momentum transport. Depending on the amount of pressure drop and the actual geometric characteristics of the area of interest, we can leverage different models (cell zones, baffles, or boundary conditions).
As part of our “Learn by Example” Webinar series, this session will provide a practical introduction to porous media models in the volume and at boundaries. We’ll walk through some of the theory and demonstrate how to use these models in HELYX.
CFD Engineers who are performing simulations involving screens, filters, radiators, complex structures that you want to approximate with a porous media approach.
Dan is a Sr. CFD Engineer and manager, holding a PhD from Washington University in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering. He is a Reaction Engineer by training and an expert in turbulent flows in complex geometries. Dan has a history of supporting automotive customers through software deployment on HPC, customizing ELEMENTS aero templates, and training teams of engineers and managers to maximize the value of ENGYS products in a short period of time. His roles at ENGYS since 2012 include application engineer, support engineer, trainer, developer, product tester, and consultant across various industry sectors including automotive, energy, marine, and more.
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