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Xcelerator Academy Memberships - Electronic Cooling Simulation

Offers a portfolio of learning paths for MicReD and the FloTHERM family of products.

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Lab instructions and downloadable files for hands-on practice on your software installation
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Learning Paths in "Electronic Cooling Simulation "

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12 Chapters

learning path

FloTHERM Introduction

This learning path will introduce you to FloTHERM by guiding you through model building, importing MCAD and EDA data, post-processing and optimization.

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FloTHERM GUI

FloTHERM Introduction 12 Chapters

This learning path will introduce you to FloTHERM by guiding you through model building, importing MCAD and EDA data, post-processing and optimization.

1 Introduction to FloTHERM 9 Topics

Introduction to Mechanical Analysis Division
The Numerical Basis of FloTHERM
Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to FloTHERM
FloTHERM GUI
Geometry Creation, Library Manager and Help Documentation - Part 1
Geometry Creation, Library Manager and Help Documentation - Part 2
Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to FloTHERM
Lab: Introduction to FloTHERM
Assessment: Introduction to FloTHERM

2 Basics of FloTHERM Studies 12 Topics

FloTHERM Objects - Part 1
FloTHERM Objects - Part 2
Project Organization, Sizing the Solution Domain, Boundary Conditions and Using Visual Editor - Part 1
Display Modes
Knowledge Check 1: Basics of FloTHERM Studies
Basics of Gridding, Managing the Project and Solve - Part 1
Basics of Gridding, Managing the Project and Solve - Part 2
Knowledge Check 2: Basics of FloTHERM Studies
A Typical FloTHERM Study
Knowledge Check 3: Basics of FloTHERM Studies
Lab: Basics of FloTHERM Studies
Assessment: Basics of FloTHERM Studies

3 Using EDA Data 8 Topics

Learn FloEDA Bridge User Interface
Importing a PCB Design to FloEDA Bridge
Knowledge Check 1: Using EDA Data
Processing Metallic Layers and Vias in FloEDA
Adding New Geometry to the PCB in FloEDA Bridge
Knowledge Check 2: Using EDA Data
Lab: Using EDA Data
Assessment: Using EDA Data

4 Post Processing 8 Topics

Post Processing Creating Plane Plots
Surface Plots and Flow Animation
Knowledge Check 1: Post Processing
Annotations, Coloring, Texturing and Making Videos in Visual Editor
Tables Window
Knowledge Check 2: Post Processing
Lab: Post Processing
Assessment: Post Processing

5 Using MCAD Data 8 Topics

FloMCADBridge User Interface
Geometry Simplification and Conversion - Part 1
Knowledge Check 1: Using MCAD Data
Geometry Simplification and Conversion - Part 2
Additional FloMCADBridge Capabilities
Knowledge Check 2: Using MCAD Data
Lab: Using MCAD Data
Assessment: Using MCAD Data

6 Gridding and Convergence 9 Topics

Gridding Tools in FloTHERM: System Grid
Gridding Tools in FloTHERM: Grid Constraints
Grid Localization
Gridding Advice
Knowledge Check 1: Gridding and Convergence
Solution Convergence
Knowledge Check 2: Gridding and Convergence
Lab: Gridding and Convergence
Assessment: Gridding and Convergence

7 Troubleshooting Convergence Problems 6 Topics

Common Convergence Issues - Part 1
Common Convergence Issues - Part 2
Knowledge Check 1: Troubleshooting Convergence Problems
Gridding Deficiency and Control Parameters
Knowledge Check 2: Troubleshooting Convergence Problems
Assessment: Troubleshooting Convergence Problems

8 More SmartParts 7 Topics

Heat Sink and Fan SmartParts
Recirculation Device, Fixed Flow and Heat Pipe SmartParts
Knowledge Check 1: More SmartParts
Thermoelectric Cooler and Die
Knowledge Check 2: More SmartParts
Lab: More SmartParts
Assessment: More SmartParts

9 Command Center 8 Topics

Command Center User Interface - Part 1
Command Center User Interface - Part 2
Knowledge Check 1: Command Center
DOE and Sequential Optimization in Command Center
DOE and Response Surface Optimization in Command Center
Knowledge Check 2: Command Center
Lab: Command Center
Assessment: Command Center

10 Radiation 5 Topics

FloTHERM Radiation Model
Radiation Parameters
Solar Radiation
Knowledge Check: Radiation
Assessment: Radiation

11 Component Modeling 8 Topics

Component Modeling: The Basics
Component Modeling: Compact Thermal Models - Part 1
Component Modeling: Compact Thermal Models - Part 2
Knowledge Check 1: Component Modeling
Component Modeling: Comparison between Various Modeling Levels
Component Modeling: Introduction To T3ster
Knowledge Check 2: Component Modeling
Assessment: Component Modeling

12 Summary 4 Topics

Summary of the Course: Introduction to FloTHERM - Part 1
Summary of the Course: Introduction to FloTHERM - Part 2
Knowledge Check: Summary
Assessment: Summary

9 Chapters

learning path

FloTHERM XT Introduction

This learning path will teach you how to design, build & simulate electronics cooling related models & how to import data from MCAD & EDA software.

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Getting Started with FloTHERM XT

FloTHERM XT Introduction 9 Chapters

This learning path will teach you how to design, build & simulate electronics cooling related models & how to import data from MCAD & EDA software.

1 Chapter 1 - Introduction to FloTHERM XT 8 Topics

Introduction to Mechanical Analysis Division
The Numerical Basis of FloTHERM
Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to FloTHERM XT
Getting Started with FloTHERM XT
Using the GUI to Save and Backup Files
Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to FloTHERM XT
Lab: View Existing Model
Assessment: Introduction to FloTHERM XT

2 Chapter 2 - FloTHERM XT Project Creation 10 Topics

FloTHERM XT Project Creation
FloTHERM XT Project Properties
Knowledge Check 1: XT Project
FloTHERM XT SmartParts Part 1
FloTHERM XT SmartParts Part 2
Knowledge Check 2: SmartParts
FloTHERM XT Geometry Handling
Knowledge Check 3: Geometry Handling
Lab: Creating Geometry
Assessment: Basics of FloTHERM XT

3 Chapter 3 - Component Modelling 9 Topics

Introduction to Thermal Component Models
Component Modeling Levels
Knowledge Check 1: Failure and Models
FloTHERM Pack
FloTHERM Package Creator
Generating and Importing TCMs
Knowledge Check 2: FloPACK and PDML
Lab: Component Modelling
Assessment: Basics of FloTHERM XT

4 Chapter 4 - Using EDA Data 11 Topics

PCB Modelling Part 1
PCB Modelling Part 2
Knowledge Check 1: PCB Compact Models
Creating a PCB using FloEDA Bridge
Lab: Building a PCB Using FloEDA Bridge
Importing EDA Data Using FloEDA Bridge
FloEDA Bridge Capabilities
EDA Data Transfer to FloTHERM XT
Knowledge Check 2: EDA Bridge
Lab: EDA Integration
Assessment: Basics of FloTHERM XT

5 Chapter 5 - Meshing 11 Topics

Introduction to FloTHERM XT Meshing
Global and Local Mesh Settings
Knowledge Check 1: Basic Mesh Settings
Hierarchical Meshing Rules
Calculation of Mesh Parameters Part 1
Knowledge Check 2: Local Mesh Settings
Calculation of Mesh Parameters Part 2
Solution Control
Knowledge Check 3: Additional Mesh Settings and Solver
Lab: Meshing
Assessment: Basics of FloTHERM XT

6 Chapter 6 - Postprocessing 4 Topics

Post Processing Visual Tools
Post Processing Numerical Tools
Knowledge Check 1: Postprocessing Tools
Assessment: Postprocessing

7 Chapter 7 - Radiation 3 Topics

Thermal Radiation
Knowledge Check 1: Radiation
Assessment: Radiation

8 Chapter 8 - Combining Geometry 4 Topics

Geometry Handling
Knowledge Check 1: Combining Geometry
Lab: Combining Geometry
Assessment: Combining Geometry

9 Chapter 9 - Parametric Study 3 Topics

Parametric Study Creation in FloTHERM XT
Initializing & Solving a Parametric Study
Lab: Parametric Study

2 Learning Paths

21 Chapters

155 Topics

8 Hours of Video

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Xcelerator Academy Memberships - Electronic Cooling Simulation

36 month subscription
Lab instructions and downloadable files for hands-on practice on your software installation
Access to new training content added during the subscription period
Knowledge assessments to measure learning progress

Starting at
USD $1620 / 3 years

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