Why Am I Getting Time Step Reduced Messages in Fluent Simulations?

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The forum discussion centers on troubleshooting the "time step reduced" messages encountered during 3D nozzle flow simulations in ANSYS Fluent. Users report receiving messages indicating time step reductions in multiple cells while using a density-based implicit solver and an inviscid flow model. Recommendations include utilizing resources from Cornell University's Fluent tutorials and seeking guidance on creating data files for simulations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of proper setup and understanding of boundary conditions in CFD simulations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ANSYS Fluent 2023 for CFD analysis
  • Familiarity with GAMBIT for 3D geometry meshing
  • Knowledge of compressible flow principles
  • Experience with implicit solvers in computational fluid dynamics
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore ANSYS Fluent documentation for troubleshooting time step issues
  • Learn about boundary condition settings in ANSYS Fluent
  • Research data file creation techniques for CFD simulations
  • Study the book "Finite Element Analysis Theory and Applications with ANSYS" by Saeed Moaveni for deeper insights
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CFD engineers, simulation analysts, and students working with ANSYS Fluent and GAMBIT who are looking to optimize their simulations and resolve common issues related to time step reductions.

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cud anyone please gimme some links for tutorials for airflow over 3d geometry in gambit(for meshing) & fluent (for analysis)...
:confused:
 
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Try registering in the fluent website...They provide a lot of free tutorials...
 
in cornell university, there are some tutorials files.this is the link:
http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/fluent/index.htm#HOWTO
 
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ank_gl said:
cud anyone please gimme some links for tutorials for airflow over 3d geometry in gambit(for meshing) & fluent (for analysis)...
:confused:

i m also studying GAMBIT and FLUENT. If you know how to construct 3D nozzle, please share me. thanks for your help.
 
do try the link in post3, they ll give some feel of working with CFD.

Documentation & tutorial files of fluent are also a good source to kick start
 
do try the link in post3, they ll give some feel of working with CFD.

I don't know what's wrong with that link. I can't try. when I enter that link, it shows me like this

Not Found
The requested URL /courses/fluent/index.htm was not found on this server.


Please tell me what should I do. thanks for your helps.
 
try this, it works
http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/fluent/index.htm

I am reading this book, Finite Element Analysis Theory and Applications with ANSYS - Saeed Moaveni, it is nice. Try to get hold of some similar book from your library
 
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ank_gl said:
try this, it works
http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/fluent/index.htm

I am reading this book, Finite Element Analysis Theory and Applications with ANSYS - Saeed Moaveni, it is nice. Try to get hold of some similar book from your library

thanks for your valuable guides.
 
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I got a data file (http://rapidshare.com/files/172642046/vert.dat) from the example of compressible flow in a nozzle (http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/fluent/index.htm )
It works for GAMBIT. But I am facing with a problem. My problem is : I don't know how to create this type of file by myself. So, please guide me which type of software I should use to create this file type.
 
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Hi
I am running a simulation of 3D nozzle flow with the following information: Density based implicit solver, Inviscid Flow model, Ideal gas flow, operating pressure=0, Pressure inlet boundary, pressure outlet boundary...after some iteration ,I am getting "time step reduced in 1 cells" , after getting this message, iteration still continue and I get again " time step reduced in 4 cells"...please let me know why I get this message and how to solve this problem.

Thanks
tunzawcn
 

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