Numerical Solution - Lesson 6

In the video we will:

1. Set our solution method and choose options to assist in the convergence
2. Create monitors
3. Initialize the solution
4. Check reference values
5. Choose the quantities we want Fluent to export to CFD Post and solve

Summary of the above video:

1. Solution Methods → Coupled: Pseudo Transient & High Order Term Relaxation
2. Monitors → Residuals: Absolute Convergence Criteria = 10^-3
3. Monitors → Create → Drag
4. Monitors → Create → Lift
5. Solution Initialization
6. Compute From → Inlet
7. Reference Values
8. Compute From → Inlet
9. Reference Area = 1.076 ft²
10. Reference Length = 1 ft
11. Data File Quantities: Pressure Coefficient & Mach Number

When selecting your reference values to be computed from a boundary, in this case, the inlet, Fluent does not compute the reference length or the reference area. This means that we need to set them ourselves for the problem.

Solving may take a long time, depending on your computer. To give you an idea of the time you can expect, times are listed below along with the computer specifications:

You should see the solution converge in about 172 iterations. Below a graph of the residuals is given.

Here,  the residuals have fallen below 10^-3 for the six variables.