Thermal Modelling: Ansys for Temperature Distribution in Structures

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Ansys is a suitable tool for analyzing thermal gradients and temperature distribution in structures exposed to varying temperatures from multiple mediums, though it can be complex to use. Users can draft the structure in simulation software and apply thermal loads, with Ansys potentially offering built-in modeling tools or the option to import cloud meshes. Other computational fluid dynamics (CFD) programs may also be capable of performing these calculations, although specific recommendations were not provided. Newer versions of Ansys, like WB12, have improved usability for these tasks. COMSOL is suggested as another viable option for thermal analysis.
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Hi everyone.
I want to find out thermal gradient (or temperature distribution) in a structure subjected to multiple mediums at different temperature.
Would Ansys be the right tool for it, or can you suggest one?
Would the methodology be to draft the structure in a simulation software first, and then putting thermal loads on it?
Thnaks a lot..
 
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Yes, Ansys can do what you asking for, but ain't that easy. I think Ansys has already a modeling tool included (not sure though) but if does not you can usually input information by importing a cloud mesh. But as I said, is not so easy.
 
Can you suggest any other tool which might be helpful..
my aim is to know the temperature distribution, and then the thermal stresses..
Pls advice..
 
I assume most of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) programs can do those calculations, I cannot suggest you something specifically because I'm not too familiar with CFD.

You can have a look in this list though, visit each website and may find what suits you most.

http://www.cfd-online.com/Links/soft.html
 
What is it you are testing?

Ansys is more than capable of doing this, with newer versions (WB12) it's relatively reasy too.
 
Maybe COMSOL is up your alley?
 

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