Author(s): Sebastian Vecchi, ANSYS Inc.
Problem Specification
1. Start-Up
2. Geometry
3. Mesh
4. Physics Setup
5. Results
Start-Up
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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 Fluid Flow template as shown below. In order to use the units given to us in the problem, press the Home menu button in the top left corner and select Units > U.S. Customary.
You will be prompted by the Fluid Flow Template to either Define new geometry, Import geometry file, or Connect to active CAD session. Select Import geometry file and press Next.