Solidworks Fluid Dynamics Analysis CFD

Solidworks particle study documentation

CFD analysis and optimization using SolidWorks topics are covered in every video. The videos discuss problems unique to their industry and illustrate them with straightforward examples. This course was developed with intermediate and advanced students in mind.

Unit 1: The Effects of Reduced Nozzle Size and Obstacles on the Flow of Fluids

Learning outcome: Students will be able to solve the characteristics of flowing stream in a reduction nozzle.

Problem: Find the characteristics of the flowing stream in a nozzle, knowing that a sphere is located in the space between the higher diameter pipe and the reduction zone.

Questions to solve:

1. The average velocity at the outlet.
2. Velocity flow field.
3. Pressure distribution within the fluid.
4. Pressure at the surface of the sphere.
5. Pressure at the surface of the duct.

Unit 2: Loss coefficient calculations under different conditions

Learning outcome: Students will be able to estimate the loss coefficient under different operating levels.

Problem: Estimate the loss coefficient in a ball valve under different opening levels.

Questions to solve:

Given the formulas for loss of coefficient and Reynolds number, we will find:

1. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 0 degrees.
2. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 10 degrees.
3. The calibration curve when the valve opening is at 15 degrees.
4. The calibration curve when the valve opens at 20 degrees
5. extract the data into an excel sheet and graph all the results at different angles.