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[Karthik Remella]

Hello,

I'm new to Ansys Fluent. I'm modeling the flow over a sphere. I need help with estimating lift and drag forces. Can someone help?

Thanks. 
Karthik

[Federico]

Hello Karthik, 

here is a tutorial on modelling flow around a wing, which could be useful to get you started: Chapter 4: Modeling External Compressible Flow (ansys.com).

The tutorial goes through the pre-processing/meshing steps, solver setup, and post-processing of the solution.

[Federico]

You can then use Force Report to monitor the lift and drag for your sphere: 41.5. Forces on Boundaries (ansys.com)

[Karthik Remella]

Thank you very much for this answer.