Physics Setup

Note that the look and arrangement of the menu setup in FLUENT has changed a bit since this tutorial was created. If something has changed in the menu setup from the description below, you can often find the equivalent options by poking around in the menus. 

Update the Project and Open FLUENT

Before we open FLUENT, we need to update the project so we can import the mesh into FLUENT. To do this, click Update Project Image Removed or rightto right-click on the Mesh cell and choose Update. When the project updates, double. You should see a checkmark next to Mesh. Double-click Setup to open FLUENT.

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Problem Setup - General

Now, FLUENT should open. If you are running FLUENT on Apps on Demand, you may need to hit the Maximize button (highlighted with the arrow in the snapshot below) to scroll down the tree in the Outline View.

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We will begin setting up some options for the solver. In the left hand window (in what I will call the Outline window), under Problem Setup, select General General by double clicking. The only option we need to change here is the type of solver. In the Solver window, select Density-Based. It is also a good idea to click the "Check" button under the Mesh options, as this will check if the mesh was created and transferred correctly.

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