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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation Fluids Periodic vs Cyclic vs Symmetric Reply To: Periodic vs Cyclic vs Symmetric

Rob
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If there's no swirl I'd expect cyclic and symmetric to give much the same result. If there's swirl you'll need cyclic/rotational periodics.  Note, if you're only seeing 4 repeats check in the Views panel as you've not set enough copies.