Define the conditions for the coolant.
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Explanation
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| Coolant
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Select the coolant to control the temperature inside the mold
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| Coolant control
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The flow of coolant can be controlled in a variety of ways. Select the way that is most similar to your actual system. The units for the text box change to match your selection.
- 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 a more effective heat transfer.
- Specified pressure
- Apply a fixed pressure to the circuit inlet as specified by the inlet node.
- Specified flow rate
- Specify a constant flow rate for an individual circuit.
- Total Flow-rate (All Circuits)
- This option shows how flow is distributed through each circuit if a total flow rate for the mold is specified. Each circuits in the mold with different geometries also has a different flow resistance. The flow through the mold will always follow the path of least resistance. Hence more coolant 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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| Coolant inlet temperature
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Specify the temperature of the coolant as it enters the system.
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