Brake Disk Heat Transfer CFD Simulation

This BEGINNER level ANSYS Fluent CFD simulation tutorial introduces learners to the basics of heat transfer analysis using a simplified brake disk model. The episode is designed to provide a foundational understanding of thermal simulations in ANSYS Fluent, suitable for those new to computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer modeling.

Key aspects of this beginner-friendly simulation include:

Heat Transfer Basics: Introduction to fundamental heat transfer concepts, focusing primarily on conduction within the brake disk.

Steady-State Thermal Analysis: Simulating a steady-state scenario to simplify the analysis and understanding of heat distribution.

Simple Geometry: Using a basic representation of a brake disk to keep the focus on thermal concepts rather than complex geometries.

Material Properties: Setting up essential material properties for the brake disk, such as thermal conductivity.

Basic Boundary Conditions: Defining simple thermal boundary conditions, such as a heat source to represent friction and a constant temperature or convective boundary to represent cooling.

Solver Settings: Overview of basic solver settings in ANSYS Fluent for a pure heat transfer problem.

Basic Post-Processing: Learning to visualize and interpret simple thermal results, such as temperature distributions within the brake disk.

This beginner-level training aims to familiarize students with the process of setting up and running a basic heat transfer simulation in ANSYS Fluent. It provides a starting point for understanding thermal analysis in engineering applications.

The tutorial emphasizes a step-by-step approach, guiding participants through each stage of the simulation process, from defining the thermal properties and boundary conditions to interpreting the results. This hands-on experience creates a foundation for more complex thermal simulations in future studies.