Heat Transfer Modeling using Ansys Fluent Software

In this course you will learn all aspects of how to use Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software to solve heat transfer problems involving conduction, convection (forced and natural) and radiation, including heat transfer theory, definition of thermal boundary conditions, and model selection and setup for radiation and natural convection.

Learning Outcomes:

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Perform heat transfer simulations with Ansys Fluent software involving any of the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.
• Select the appropriate thin wall conduction settings for a given problem.
• Set up and perform conjugate heat transfer (CHT) simulations in which heat transfer is coupled between solid and fluid zones.
• Define buoyancy settings for problems involving natural convection.
• Select an appropriate radiation model for a given problem.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of Ansys Fluent Beyond the Basics is required.
• Experience with Ansys Fluent software is strongly recommended.

Please note: These training materials were developed and tested in the 2025 R1 release.