This extender solves linear and nonlinear
thermal designs by considering conduction, convection,
heat flux, heat generation, radiation and thermal
contact in steady-state or transient analyses.
When coupled with stress analysis capabilities, it
determines the effects of temperature on mechanical
models composed of isotropic or orthotropic materials.
When coupled with Mechanical Event Simulation with
nonlinear material models, this extender can also
determine creep of an object and the stress incurred
as the temperature varies over time. When coupled
with electrostatic analysis capabilities, it determines
the effects of Joule heating. When coupled with fluid
flow analysis capabilities, it determines the effects
of natural and forced convection.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Annealing
- Electronic components design
- HVAC analysis
- Quenching
- Solar cell design
- Weld design
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- Brake system design
- Exhaust manifold design
- Heat pipes
- Thermal loss study
- Wear analysis
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- Contained-flow simulation
- Headlight design
- Lighting analysis
- Heat exchanger simulation
- Mold design
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ANALYSIS CAPABILITIES
- Steady-state heat transfer
- Transient heat transfer
- Natural convection (buoyancy)
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- Thermal contact
- Viscous heating
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- Forced convection
- Joule heating
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