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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical BFE and Function Editor Reply To: BFE and Function Editor

Ashish Khemka
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Hi,

The heat generation rate loads specified with the BF command are multiplied by the weighted nodal volume of each element adjacent to that node. This yields the total heat generation at that node.

BFE defines an element body-force load.

Regards,

Ashish Khemka

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