Example 17: Thermal Modeling Using Advanced Convection Boundary Conditions

Sample files for use with the examples are available from the Downloads page.

Expand the downloaded ZIP archive into a convenient directory from which to run Local Simulation inside the numbered directories.

Problem Description

For this example, you will run commands inside directory 17.

The current example illustrates the use of advanced convection boundary conditions to create more accurate thermal models without necessitating the use of trapped powder elements. Four simulations are included: a powder element case, a case using the global convection boundary, and two simulations using advanced convection boundary condition options. All simulations use the same geometry, Inconel 625 PRM file, build plate material properties, and mesh settings.