Tutorial 1a: Simulating Flow in a Static Mixer Using Workbench: Defining a Simulation in ANSYS CFX-Pre

Defining a Simulation in ANSYS CFX-Pre

Because you are starting with an existing mesh, you can immediately use ANSYS CFX-Pre to
define the simulation. This is how ANSYS CFX-Pre will look with the imported mesh:

In the image above, the left pane of ANSYS CFX-Pre displays the Outline. When you
double-click on items in the Outline, the Outline editor opens and can be used to create,
modify, and view objects.

Note: In this documentation, the details view can also be referenced by the name of the
object being edited, followed by the word “details view” (for example, if you double-click
the Wireframe object, the Wireframe details view appears).

Synopsis of Quick Setup Mode

Quick Setup mode provides a simple wizard–like interface for setting up simple cases. This
is useful for getting familiar with the basic elements of a CFD problem setup. This section
describes using Quick Setup mode to develop a simulation in ANSYS CFX-Pre.

Workflow Overview
This tutorial follows the general workflow for Quick Setup mode:
1. Creating a New Simulation (p. 35)
2. Setting the Physics Definition (p. 35)
3. Importing a Mesh (p. 36)
4. Defining Model Data (p. 37)
5. Defining Boundaries (p. 37)
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