Shower Channel Drain CFD Simulation

Explore dynamic multiphase flow modeling with this ANSYS Fluent tutorial on transient shower channel drain simulation using the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method. This module introduces you to the intricacies of time-dependent free surface flow analysis in a practical household application.

Key aspects covered: • Understanding the VOF model and its application in tracking time-varying fluid interfaces • Setting up the pre-configured shower drain geometry for transient analysis in ANSYS Fluent • Implementing time-dependent boundary conditions for water inlet and air-water interface • Configuring VOF parameters and time-stepping for accurate phase tracking over time • Analyzing evolving water flow patterns and air entrainment in the drain channel • Investigating the temporal effects of flow rate and channel design on drainage efficiency • Interpreting transient simulation results to understand dynamic drain performance

Through guided simulations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in applying the VOF method to track the dynamic, time-varying interface between water and air. This tutorial provides essential skills for simulating transient free surface flows in various engineering applications.

By the end of this module, you’ll understand how to use ANSYS Fluent’s VOF model to simulate and analyze time-dependent multiphase flows with clear interfaces. This knowledge is crucial for engineers working on drainage systems, open channel flows, and other applications involving dynamic free surfaces.