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[varad.takke]

I have a 3D complex assembly with multiple subassemblies on which I am running an airflow simulation for which I am using the Icepak Standlone system. My mesh doesn't have any negative volumes, inverted blocks, zero slack, assembly interferences, no overlaps but still when I run the solution on parrallel as well as serial I get the Error mentioned in the title. How can I find where the issue is?

[Pdev]

Hi Varad, 

Thanks for reaching out! This issue could be related to your mesh. I recommend experimenting with different meshing strategies. You might start by simplifying the assemblies and checking if that resolves the problem. From there, you can gradually increase the model's complexity.

Best,

Pdev

[varad.takke]

So Icepak isnt able to create a grid with the minimum gap less than 0.8 mm. If I keep the minimum gap as 0.8 mm the simulation runs without any errors. How would you suggest going about selecting minimum gap for a very complex model with multiple areas where variable minimum gap exists ?

[Pdev]

Hi Varad, 

Please try with enabling the "Allow minimum gap changes". 

Best,
Pdev

[varad.takke]

Is there a way I can predetermine which mesh settings will fail or determine the best settings before I run the solution?