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Cut a 3D model for symmetry?

Posted 09.07.2012, 01:19 GMT-4 Version 4.3 1 Reply

Suhas Kumar
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I am trying to apply an electric potential across two points on opposite edges on a 3D slab and look at the joule heating. I want to use symmetry of joule heating along the plane in the direction of current flow and also along the plane perpendicular to the direction of current flow.

1) how do I "cut" the model to apply symmetry conditions to the heat transfer module? (I understand that symmetry boundaries are external)

2) if I cut the model perpendicular to the direction of current flow, how do I apply a voltage at the other end which, is now cut off? (in other words, how do I apply symmetry planes for heat transfer module without affecting the ac/dc module)

Thanks,
suhas
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Santhosh Kumar CT
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Posted: 1 decade ago 09.07.2012, 02:05 GMT-4

I am trying to apply an electric potential across two points on opposite edges on a 3D slab and look at the joule heating. I want to use symmetry of joule heating along the plane in the direction of current flow and also along the plane perpendicular to the direction of current flow.

1) how do I "cut" the model to apply symmetry conditions to the heat transfer module? (I understand that symmetry boundaries are external)

2) if I cut the model perpendicular to the direction of current flow, how do I apply a voltage at the other end which, is now cut off? (in other words, how do I apply symmetry planes for heat transfer module without affecting the ac/dc module)

Thanks,
suhas


hi .. !

if u have cut it in xz plane previously .. try to cut it in yz plane so that you are left with half the electrodes in both place. i.e half cathode and half anode.. then you should be able to apply symmetry for both the physics...

In case you don't know how to cut ...

Just make a work-plane in the position that u need to cut the geometry . then make a rectange big enuf and then do a difference operation : "new block - your geometry" .. you will get the remaining geomtry ..

if u need further explanations .. please provide your model file !

[QUOTE] I am trying to apply an electric potential across two points on opposite edges on a 3D slab and look at the joule heating. I want to use symmetry of joule heating along the plane in the direction of current flow and also along the plane perpendicular to the direction of current flow. 1) how do I "cut" the model to apply symmetry conditions to the heat transfer module? (I understand that symmetry boundaries are external) 2) if I cut the model perpendicular to the direction of current flow, how do I apply a voltage at the other end which, is now cut off? (in other words, how do I apply symmetry planes for heat transfer module without affecting the ac/dc module) Thanks, suhas [/QUOTE] hi .. ! if u have cut it in xz plane previously .. try to cut it in yz plane so that you are left with half the electrodes in both place. i.e half cathode and half anode.. then you should be able to apply symmetry for both the physics... In case you don't know how to cut ... Just make a work-plane in the position that u need to cut the geometry . then make a rectange big enuf and then do a difference operation : "new block - your geometry" .. you will get the remaining geomtry .. if u need further explanations .. please provide your model file !

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