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Since we are going to manually specify meshing type and element size, we should turn off ANSYS build-in advanced sizing function. Under Details of "Mesh", expand Sizing, select Off next to Use Advanced Size Function.

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Turn off advanced size demo
Turn off advanced size demo
https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/111221571/turn+off+advanced+size.gif

Meshing Method

We would also like to create a structured mesh where the opposite edges correspond with each other. Let's insert a Mapped Face mesh.  Under Outline, right click on Mesh, move cursor to Insert, and select Mapped Face Meshing. Alternatively, you can click on Mesh Control on the third menu and select Mapped Face Meshing. Finally select the pipe surface body in the Graphics window and click Apply next to Geometry.

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