How to Set Up Thermal Boundaries and Heat Sources in Ansys Fluent — Lesson 2

Imposing appropriate thermal conditions for any heat transfer problem is of utmost importance for obtaining accurate results. In this lesson, we will learn about the process of setting thermal boundary conditions for a heat transfer problem in Ansys Fluent. We will start by discussing how to define the temperature for flow boundaries such as inlets and outlets, then move on to the process of setting boundary conditions for walls, which has different options to choose from. Additionally, we will explore the importance of setting the thermal boundary conditions to coupled in the context of a conjugate heat transfer problem. Finally, we will learn how to define volumetric energy sources in both solid and fluid cell zones.

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