This dialog enables you to control the way in which you use hot water to heat the channels.
To access this dialog, select Heated water from the Heat control section of the Heating by time control dialog, and click Specify.
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Flow control
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The flow of water can be controlled in a variety of ways. Select the way that is most similar to your actual system: - Specified Reynolds number - A low Reynolds number (i.e. below 2300) produces laminar flow, which is characterized by smooth constant fluid motion. A high Reynolds number (i.e. above 4000), produces turbulent flow, which produces flow fluctuations that are good for heat transfer.
- Specified pressure - Apply a fixed pressure to force flow in the circuit specified by the inlet node.
- Specified flow rate - Specify a constant flow rate for an individual circuit.
- Total Flow-rate (All Circuits) - This option will show the user how the flow is distributed through each circuit if a total flow rate for the mold is specified. If different circuits in the mold have different geometries, these circuits will also have different flow resistances. The flow through the mold will always follow the path of least resistance. Hence the bulk of the flow will pass through the circuits that have a lower flow resistance, and less flow will pass through the circuits with a higher flow resistance.
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Water inlet temperature
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Enter a value for the temperature of the water that will be used to heat the mold, as it enters the circuits.
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