Pre-Analysis

Equations

The governing equation for heat transfer rate for a rectangular bar as generalized by Fourier in 1807 is the following equation. In this equation k is the proportionality factor as a function of material and temperature, A is the cross-sectional area and L is the length of the bar.

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Start-Up

Now that we have the pre-calculations, we are ready begin simulating in ANSYS AIM. Open ANSYS AIM by going to Start > All Apps > ANSYS 18.1 > ANSYS AIM 18.1. Once you are at the starting page of AIM select the Thermal template in the top right corner as shown below.

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