What is Fluent?
FLUENT is a state-of-the-art computer program for modeling fluid flow and heat transfer in complex geometries, distributed by Fluent Inc. Contains an integrated set of components and program modules that allow fluid flow analysis Written in C Based on the finite volume method General steps in using FLUENT: • Create the model geometry and grid using GAMBIT • Start the appropriate solver for 2D or 3D modeling • Import the grid (FILE Menu) • Check the grid (GRID Menu) • Select the solver formulation (DEFINE Menu) • Choose the basic equations to be solved: laminar or turbulent (or inviscid), heat transfer models, etc. (DEFINE Menu) • Specify material properties (DEFINE Menu) • Specify the boundary conditions (DEFINE Menu) • Adjust the solution control parameters (SOLVE Menu) • Initialize the flow field (SOLVE Menu) • Calculate a solution (SOLVE Menu) • Examine the results (DISPLAY, PLOT, REPORT Menu) • Save the results (FILE Manu) • If necessary, refine the grid or consider revisions to th
