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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation Fluids Components of flow direction Reply To: Components of flow direction

Rob
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You calculate based on what vector you want the flow to take at the inlet. For swirl it'll be mainly axial with some tangential but you may find axial + angular velocity is more appropriate. 

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