Is it possible to specify inlet an inlet condition in HyperWorks CFD as a function of space?

Peter Parrish_22382
Peter Parrish_22382 Altair Community Member
edited June 14 in Community Q&A

Hi Altair team!

When simulating flow past a square cylinder it could be useful to simulate the inflow velocity with both turbulence intensity as well as some boundary layer function to represent the incoming velocity profile. This allows us to reduce distance in front of the bluff body due to the developed boundary layer being estimated from the beginning. 

 

I am aware that this function exists in HyperWorks, but am curious to know if this is a possibility in HyperWorks CFD as well.

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  • Peter Parrish_22382
    Peter Parrish_22382 Altair Community Member
    edited June 14

    The short answer is yes. You would use a nodal boundary condition. This option is available in advanced boundary conditions.

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