Orifice for Methane Gas Flow CFD Simulation

In this introductory module of our ANSYS Fluent CFD course, we focus on simulating orifice flow, a fundamental concept in fluid dynamics with wide-ranging industrial applications.

Key aspects covered:

Introduction to orifice flow principles
Importing the pre-made mesh of an orifice into ANSYS Fluent
Familiarizing with Fluent’s user interface and workflow
Setting up boundary conditions for fluid flow in Fluent
Configuring ANSYS Fluent for incompressible flow simulation
Selecting appropriate turbulence models for orifice flow
Running the simulation and monitoring convergence
Post-processing results to analyze pressure drop and velocity changes
Visualizing flow patterns using Fluent’s post-processing tools
Interpreting simulation results and their practical implications

This module serves as an excellent starting point for beginners, introducing essential CFD concepts and ANSYS Fluent workflows. By simulating orifice flow using a pre-made mesh, students will gain hands-on experience with Fluent’s interface and simulation setup, building a foundation for more complex simulations in later modules. The focus is entirely on using ANSYS Fluent, allowing learners to concentrate on the simulation process without the complexities of geometry creation or meshing.