The Bulk Calculator quickly calculates and shows bulk-weighted results on a Results Plane. Bulk (mass-weighted) results are automatically updated as the active Plane is moved.
Usage
Start by positioning the Results Plane in the desired location.
- Open the Bulk dialog.
- Select the desired quantities for bulk calculation.
- Change the units of the output quantity with the adjacent menu list.
- Click the Calculate button.
- The bulk results are written to the Output tab.
To save bulk data when animating a transient analysis, click the Save button. The results from the active time steps will be saved to an Excel csv file.
Notes
- Pressure is static gage pressure.
- Volume Flow Rate is the product of velocity and area.
- Pressure Force is the pressure integrated over an area (This is an area-weighted pressure. The pressure value produces a mass-weighted pressure value).
- Velocity components are displayed by selecting Velocities.