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

Procedure 1. Ensure that Flow Specification is displayed.

2. Set Option to Normal Speed.
3. Set Normal Speed to 2 [m s^-1].

Setting Temperature Specification

Once flow specification is defined, the boundary needs to have temperature assigned.

Procedure 1. Ensure that Temperature Specification is displayed.

2. Set Static Temperature to 315 [K].

Reviewing the Boundary Condition Definitions

Defining the boundary condition for in1 required several steps. Here the settings are
reviewed for accuracy.
Based on Figure 1, the first inlet boundary condition consists of a velocity of 2 m/s and a
temperature of 315 K at one of the side inlets.

Procedure 1. Review the boundary in1 settings for accuracy. They should be as follows:

Tab Setting Value

Boundary Data Boundary Type Inlet
Location in1
Flow Specification Option Normal Speed
Normal Speed 2 [m s^-1]
Temperature Specification Static Temperature 315 [K]

Creating the Second Inlet Boundary Definition

Based on Figure 1, you know the second inlet boundary condition consists of a velocity of 2
m/s and a temperature of 285 K at one of the side inlets. You will define that now.

Procedure 1. Under Boundary Definition, right-click in the selector area and select New.
2. Create a new boundary named in2 with these settings:

Tab Setting Value

Boundary Data Boundary Type Inlet
Location in2
Flow Specification Option Normal Speed
Normal Speed 2 [m s^-1]
Temperature Specification Static Temperature 285 [K]

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