9.14.3. Convection

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Figure 9.179 Convection dialog box

  • Patch Set: Defines a patch set.

  • Heat Transfer Coefficient [ \(W/m^{2}\,^{\circ}C\) ]: Define heat transfer coefficient which is the proportionality constant between the heat flux and thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat.

    • Set Constant Value: Define constant heat transfer coefficient for the selected patch area.

    • Set variable Value: Define nodal variable heat transfer coefficient through *.rtl file which stores heat transfer coefficient by each node.

      • Reference Marker: Specified the Reference Marker to apply heat transfer coefficient. Node position in *.rtl file is defined with respect to this reference marker.

      • RTL File Name: Enter the *.rtl file name and its path. To check more information about data type of RTL file, click here.

      • Preview Time: Preview a contour of imported data at specified time.

  • Ambient Fluid Temperature [ \(^{\circ}C\) ]: Define ambient fluid temperature for the selected patch.

    • Set Constant Value: Define constant ambient fluid temperature for the selected patch area.

    • Set variable Value: Define nodal variable ambient fluid temperature through *.rtl file which stores ambient fluid temperature by each node.

      • Reference Marker: Specified the Reference Marker to apply ambient fluid temperature. Node position in *.rtl file is defined with respect to this reference marker.

      • RTL File Name: Enter the *.rtl file name and its path. To check more information about data type of RTL file, click here.

      • Preview Time: Preview a contour of imported data at specified time.