Numerical Solution

Solution Methods

Here we will specify various settings of the method used to solve. Each option change the order or accuracy of the calculation of each possible variable. On simple problems the default setting usually work pretty well. But once you start to make you own simulations of more complex problems, you soon will understand the importance of selecting the correct method here.

For this problem, just change the first option, "Scheme" to "Coupled". Leave the rest as default.

Monitors

Here is where we define parameters to help checking for convergence. Residuals, the first one already embedded, is a measure of the linearization error. We define some threshold value and when the Residuals are below that value, the solution has converged.

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Similarly, create a similar monitor for "wall_blade_top". Remember to change the Moment Center to X=-0.02m and Y=0.034641m.

Initialize the solution and run the calculation.

Highlight "Solution Initialization". Keep the "Hybrid Initialization" selected and click Initialize.

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Next we will analyse the results in post-processing.

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