Simcenter Flotherm
Simcenter Flotherm Introduction
Software
Simcenter Flotherm 2404
Language
English
User Level
Beginner
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Live In-Person Duration
3 Days
Live Online Duration
4 hours each day for 6 Days
This learning path will introduce you to Simcenter Flotherm by guiding you through model building, importing MCAD and EDA data, post-processing, and optimization. You will be able to improve electronics thermal management for reliability with fast, accurate electronics cooling CFD simulation from initial pre-CAD exploration to final verification.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The primary audience for this course are users who design and build electronic devices and simulate models using Simcenter Flotherm
PROVIDED COURSE MATERIALS
- Student Guide
- Activity Material
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PRIMARY COURSE TOPICS
Day 1
- Explain fundamental principles of thermal analysis and CFD in Simcenter Flotherm
- Navigate and operate the Simcenter Flotherm interface effectively
- Create and modify geometric models using primitives and SmartParts
- Utilize Library Manager and help documentation for efficient workflow
- Configure project settings and solution domains for thermal analysis
- Apply basic gridding techniques and monitor solution progress
- Execute complete thermal analysis simulations using the solver
- Import and process PCB designs using FloEDA Bridge
- Generate and interpret post-processing visualizations including plots and animations
Day 2
- Operate FloMCAD Bridge for CAD model integration
- Apply geometry simplification techniques for complex models
- Implement advanced FloMCAD Bridge features for specialized applications
- Configure system-level grid settings for optimal accuracy
- Apply grid constraints for specific model regions
- Optimize grid density in critical areas using localization
- Implement best practices for grid generation
- Troubleshoot common gridding issues
- Monitor and evaluate solution convergence
Day 3
- Resolve advanced convergence problems and gridding deficiencies
- Configure thermal management components (heat sinks, fans, TECs)
- Set up recirculation devices and heat pipe models
- Operate Command Center for parametric studies
- Execute DOE and optimization studies
- Configure radiation models including solar loads
- Develop component thermal models at various complexity levels
- Integrate T3ster measurements into thermal models
- Apply comprehensive thermal analysis techniques to real-world scenarios