Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation Fluids Mass Issues with Mixture Multiphase and Species Transport Reply To: Mass Issues with Mixture Multiphase and Species Transport

Ahmed Hussien
Ansys Employee

Hi Nicholas, how did you calculate the mass by hand and in Fluent? Keep in mind that you are solving 2D axisymmetric which can be a little confusing when calculating the volume and mass. In your case, the Total Volume of a cylinder is (PI *r^2*L) and the mass should be Density*Total Volume.Â