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Table of Contents
I. Verification Test Case Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Expected Results ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2. References .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. Using the Verification Manual and Test Cases ............................................................................... 4
1.4. Quality Assurance Services .......................................................................................................... 5
1.5. CFX Supported Test Cases ........................................................................................................... 5
1.6. Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases ................................................................................... 5
01. VMFL001: Flow Between Rotating and Stationary Concentric Cylinders ............................................... 9
02. VMFL002: Laminar Flow Through a Pipe with Uniform Heat Flux ........................................................ 11
03. VMFL003: Pressure Drop in Turbulent Flow Through a Pipe ............................................................... 13
04. VMFL004: Plain Couette Flow with Pressure Gradient ........................................................................ 15
05. VMFL005: Poiseuille Flow in a Pipe .................................................................................................... 19
06. VMFL006: Multicomponent Species Transport in Pipe Flow ............................................................... 21
07. VMFL007: Non-Newtonian Flow in a Pipe .......................................................................................... 23
08. VMFL008: Flow Inside a Rotating Cavity ............................................................................................ 25
09. VMFL009: Natural Convection in a Concentric Annulus ..................................................................... 29
10. VMFL010: Laminar Flow in a 90 Tee-Junction. .................................................................................. 33
11. VMFL011: Laminar Flow in a Triangular Cavity ................................................................................... 37
12. VMFL012: Turbulent Flow in a Wavy Channel .................................................................................... 41
13. VMFL013: Turbulent Flow with Heat Transfer in a Backward-Facing Step ............................................ 45
14. VMFL014: Species Mixing in Co-axial Turbulent Jets .......................................................................... 47
15. VMFL015: Flow Through an Engine Inlet Valve ................................................................................... 51
16. VMFL016: Turbulent Flow in a Transition Duct ................................................................................... 55
17. VMFL017: Transonic Flow over an RAE 2822 Airfoil ............................................................................ 59
18. VMFL018: Shock Reflection in Supersonic Flow ................................................................................. 61
19. VMFL019: Transient Flow Near a Wall Set in Motion ........................................................................... 65
20. VMFL020: Adiabatic Compression of Air in Cylinder by a Reciprocating Piston ................................... 67
21. VMFL021: Cavitation Over a Sharp-Edged Orifice Case A: High Inlet Pressure ..................................... 71
22. VMFL022: Cavitation Over a Sharp-Edged Orifice Case B: Low Inlet Pressure ....................................... 75
23. VMFL023: Oscillating Laminar Flow Around a Circular Cylinder .......................................................... 77
24. VMFL024: Interface of Two Immiscible Liquids in a Rotating Cylinder ................................................. 79
25. VMFL025: Turbulent Non-Premixed Methane Combustion with Swirling Air ....................................... 81
26. VMFL026: Supersonic Flow with Real Gas Effects inside a Shock Tube ................................................ 87
27. VMFL027: Turbulent Flow Over a Backward-Facing Step .................................................................... 89
28. VMFL028: Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Pipe Expansion ...................................................................... 91
29. VMFL029: Anisotropic Conduction Heat Transfer ............................................................................... 93
30. VMFL030: Turbulent Flow in a 90 Pipe-Bend ..................................................................................... 95
31. VMFL031: Turbulent Flow Behind an Open-Slit V Gutter .................................................................... 97
32. VMFL032: Turbulent Flow with Separation Along an Axisymmetric Afterbody .................................. 101
33. VMFL033: Viscous Heating in an Annulus ........................................................................................ 105
34. VMFL034: Particle Aggregation inside a Turbulent Stirred Tank ........................................................ 109
35. VMFL035: 3-Dimensional Single-Stage Axial Compressor ................................................................ 111
36. VMFL036: Turbulent Round Jet ....................................................................................................... 113
37. VMFL037: Turbulent Flow Over a Forward Facing Step ..................................................................... 115
38. VMFL038: Falling Film Over an Inclined Plane .................................................................................. 119
39. VMFL039: Boiling in a Pipe with Heated Wall ................................................................................... 121
40. VMFL040: Separated Turbulent Flow in a Diffuser ............................................................................ 123
41. VMFL041: Transonic Flow Over an Airfoil ......................................................................................... 127
42. VMFL042: Turbulent Mixing of Two Streams with Different Densities ............................................... 129
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43. VMFL043: Laminar to Turbulent Transition of Boundary Layer over a Flat Plate ................................. 133
44. VMFL044: Supersonic Nozzle Flow .................................................................................................. 135
45. VMFL045: Oblique Shock Over an Inclined Ramp ............................................................................ 137
46. VMFL046: Supersonic Flow with Normal Shock in a Converging Diverging Nozzle ............................ 139
47. VMFL047: Turbulent Flow with Separation in an Asymmetric Diffuser .............................................. 141
48. VMFL048: Turbulent flow in a 180 Pipe Bend ................................................................................. 143
49. VMFL049: Combustion in an Axisymmetric Natural Gas Furnace ...................................................... 145
50. VMFL050: Transient Heat Conduction in a Semi-Infinite Slab ............................................................ 147
51. VMFL051: Isentropic Expansion of Supersonic Flow Over a Convex Corner ....................................... 149
52. VMFL052: Turbulent Natural Convection Inside a Tall Cavity ............................................................. 151
53. VMFL053: Compressible Turbulent Mixing Layer ............................................................................. 155
38. VMFL054: Laminar flow in a Trapezoidal Cavity ............................................................................... 157
55. VMFL055: Transitional Recirculatory Flow inside a Ventilation Enclosure .......................................... 159
56. VMFL056: Combined Conduction and Radiation in a Square Cavity ................................................. 161
57. VMFL057: Radiation and Conduction in Composite Solid Layers ...................................................... 163
58. VMFL058: Turbulent Flow in an Axisymmetric Diffuser ..................................................................... 165
59. VMFL059: Conduction in a Composite Solid Block .......................................................................... 167
60. VMFL060: Transitional Supersonic Flow Over a Rearward Facing Step .............................................. 169
61. VMFL061: Surface to Surface Radiative Heat Transfer Between Two Concentric Cylinders ................. 171
62. VMFL062: Fully Developed Turbulent Flow Over a Hill ................................................................... 173
63. VMFL063: Separated Laminar Flow Over a Blunt Plate ..................................................................... 175
64. VMFL064: Low Reynolds Number Flow in a Channel with Sudden Asymmetric Expansion ................ 177
65. VMFL065: Swirling Turbulent Flow Inside a Diffuser ......................................................................... 179
66. VMFL066: Radiative Heat Transfer in a Rectangular Enclosure with Participating Medium ................. 181
67. VMFL067: Boiling in a Pipe-Critical Heat Flux .................................................................................. 183
68. VMFL068: Axial Flow in an Eccentric Annulus ................................................................................. 185
69. VMFL069: Two Phase Poiseulle Flow ............................................................................................... 187
70. VMFL070: Radiation Between Two Parallel Surfaces ......................................................................... 189
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Part I: Verification Test Case Descriptions
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Fluid Dynamics Verification Manual presents a collection of test cases that demonstrate a representative set of the capabilities of the ANSYS Fluid Dynamics product suite. The primary purpose of this
manual is to demonstrate a wide range of capabilities in straightforward problems that have "classical"
or readily-obtainable theoretical solutions and in some cases have experimental data for comparison.
The close agreement of the ANSYS solutions to the theoretical or experimental results in this manual
is intended to provide user confidence in the ANSYS solutions. These problems may then serve as the
basis for your additional validation and qualification of ANSYS capabilities for specific applications that
may be of interest to you.
Although these test cases allow comparison against theoretical solutions and experimental data, we
have selected relatively simple problems that run quickly and can be conveniently used to test for
consistency across multiple platforms. They are not intended to provide a rigorous validation of the
model, which generally requires a greater number of much longer running problems. This manual represents a small subset of the Quality Assurance test case library that is used in full when testing new
versions of ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS CFX. Furthermore, because ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS CFX are
programs capable of solving very complicated practical engineering problems having no closed-form
theoretical solutions, the problems solved in this manual do not illustrate their full capability.
The ANSYS software suite is continually being verified by the developers at ANSYS as new capabilities
are added to the software. Verification of ANSYS products is conducted in accordance with written
procedures that form a part of an overall Quality Assurance program at ANSYS, Inc.
Note
In order to solve test cases, you will require product licenses: ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Fluent, or
ANSYS CFX.
1.1. Expected Results

The test cases in this manual have been modeled to give reasonably accurate comparisons with a low
number of elements and iterations. In some cases, even fewer elements and/or iterations will still yield
an acceptable accuracy. The test cases employ a balance between accuracy and solution time. An attempt
has been made to present a test case and results that are grid-independent. If test results are not gridindependent, it is due to the need to limit the run time for the test to be in the manual. Improved results
can be obtained in some cases by refining the mesh, but this requires longer solution times.
The ANSYS solutions in this manual are compared with solutions or experimental data from textbooks
or technical publications. In some cases, the target (theoretical) answers reported in this manual may
differ from those shown in the reference. In several fluid flow simulation problems where experimental
results are available in the form of plots of the relevant parameters, the simulation results are also
presented as plots so that the corresponding values can be compared on the same graph.
Many of the fluid-dynamics simulation methods have to make use of data available from experimental
measurements for their verification primarily because closed-form theoretical solutions are not available
Introduction
for modeling the related phenomena. In this manual several test cases for ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS
CFX make use of experimental data published in reputed journals or conference proceedings for verification of the computational results. The experimental measurements for fluid-flow systems are often
presented in the form of plots of the relevant parameters. Hence the published experimental data for
those cases and the corresponding simulation results are presented in graphical format to facilitate
comparison.
Experimental data represent the "real world" physics reproduced in a controlled manner and provides
more complex details of the flow field than theoretical solutions. The test cases in this manual have
been modeled to give reasonably accurate comparisons with experimental data wherever applicable,
with a low number of elements and iterations.
Different computers and operating systems may yield slightly different results for some of the test cases
in this manual due to numerical precision variation from machine to machine. Solutions that are nonlinear, iterative, or have convergence options activated are among the most likely to exhibit machinedependent numerical differences. Because of this, an effort has been made to report an appropriate
and consistent number of significant digits in both the target and the ANSYS solution. If you run these
test cases on your own computer hardware, be advised that an ANSYS result reported in this manual
as 0.01234 may very well show up in your printout as 0.012335271.
1.2. References
The goal for the test cases contained in this manual was to have results accuracy within 3% of the target
solution. The solutions for the test cases have been verified; however, certain differences may exist with
regard to the references. These differences have been examined and are considered acceptable.
It should be noted that only those items corresponding to the given theoretical solution values are reported for each problem. In most cases the same solution also contains a considerable amount of other
useful numerical solution data.
Different computers and different operating systems may yield slightly different results for some of the
test cases in this manual, since numerical precision varies from machine to machine. Because of this,
an effort has been made to report an appropriate and consistent number of significant digits in both
the target and the ANSYS solution. These results reported in this manual are from runs on an Intel Xeon
processor using Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Slightly different results may be obtained when
different processor types or operating systems are used.
1.3. Using the Verification Manual and Test Cases

You are encouraged to use these tests as starting points when exploring features in these products.
Geometries, material properties, loads, and output results can easily be changed and the solution repeated. As a result, the tests offer a quick introduction to new features with which you may be unfamiliar.
The test cases in this manual are primarily intended for verification of the ANSYS programs. An attempt
has been made to include most significant analysis capabilities of the ANSYS products in this manual.
Although they are valuable as demonstration problems, the test cases are not presented as step-bystep examples with lengthy data input instructions and printouts. The reader should refer to the online
help for complete input data instructions.
Users desiring more detailed instructions for solving problems or in-depth treatment of specific topics
should refer to the ANSYS Fluent documentation. ANSYS Fluent tutorials and ANSYS CFX tutorials are
also available for various specific topics. These publications focus on particular features or program
Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases

areas, supplementing other ANSYS reference documents with theory, procedures, guidelines, examples,
and references.
1.4. Quality Assurance Services

For customers who may have further need for formal verification of the ANSYS products on their computers, ANSYS, Inc. offers the Quality Assurance Testing Agreement. You are provided with input data,
output data, comparator software, and software tools for automating the testing and reporting process.
If you are interested in contracting for such services, contact the ANSYS, Inc. Quality Assurance Group.
1.5. CFX Supported Test Cases

Due to differences between the Fluent and CFX solvers, only a subset of the test cases in this manual
are supported by CFX. The following is a list of test cases which are supported by CFX:
VMFL001
VMFL002
VMFL003
VMFL004
VMFL005
VMFL007
VMFL008
VMFL009
VMFL010
VMFL011
VMFL012
VMFL019
VMFL021
VMFL023
VMFL032
VMFL037
VMFL040
VMFL042
VMFL045
- Flow Between Rotating and Stationary Concentric Cylinders

- Laminar Flow Through a Pipe with Uniform Heat Flux
- Pressure Drop in Turbulent Flow Through a Pipe
- Plain Couette Flow with Pressure Gradient
- Poiseuille Flow in a Pipe
- Non-Newtonian Flow in a Pipe
- Flow Inside a Rotating Cavity
- Natural Convection in a Concentric Annulus
- Laminar Flow in a 90 Tee-Junction
- Laminar Flow in a Triangular Cavity
- Turbulent Flow in a Wavy Channel
- Transient Flow Near a Wall Set in Motion
- Cavitation over a Sharp-Edged Orifice Case A: High Inlet Pressure
- Oscillating Laminar Flow Around a Circular Cylinder
- Turbulent Flow with Separation Along an Axisymmetric Afterbody
- Turbulent Flow Over a Forward Facing Step
- Separated Turbulent Flow in a Diffuser
- Turbulent Mixing of Two Streams with Different Densities
- Oblique Shock Over an Inclined Ramp
1.6. Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases

Dimensionality Column Key:
2: 2D
3: 3D
A: 2D Axisymmetric
VMFL001
2
Introduction
VMFL002
VMFL003
VMFL004
VMFL005
VMFL006
VMFL007
VMFL008
VMFL009
VMFL010
VMFL011
VMFL012
VMFL013
VMFL014
VMFL015
VMFL016
VMFL017
VMFL018
VMFL019
VMFL020
VMFL021
VMFL022
VMFL023
VMFL024
VMFL025
VMFL026
VMFL027
VMFL028
VMFL029
VMFL030
VMFL031
VMFL032
VMFL033
VMFL034
VMFL035
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases
VMFL036
VMFL037
VMFL038
VMFL039
VMFL040
VMFL041
VMFL042
VMFL043
VMFL044
VMFL045
VMFL046
VMFL047
VMFL048
VMFL049
VMFL050
VMFL051
VMFL052
VMFL053
VMFL054
VMFL055
VMFL056
VMFL057
VMFL058
VMFL059
VMFL060
VMFL061
VMFL062
VMFL063
VMFL064
VMFL065
VMFL066
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VMFL001: Flow Between Rotating and Stationary Concentric Cylinders
Overview
Reference
F. M. White. Viscous Fluid Flow. Section 3-2.3. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc.. New York,
NY. 1991.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX
Physics/Models
Laminar flow, rotating wall
Input Files
rot_conc_cyl.cas for ANSYS Fluent

rotating_cylinder.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Steady laminar flow between two concentric cylinders is modeled. The flow is induced by rotation of
the inner cylinder with a constant angular velocity, while the outer cylinder is held stationary. Due to
periodicity only a section of the domain needs to be modeled. In the present simulation a 180 segment
(half of the domain shown in Figure 01.1: Flow Domain (p. 9)) is modeled. The sketch is not to scale.
Figure 01.1: Flow Domain
y
Outer Cylinder
r2
x
r1
Inner Cylinder
Material Properties
Density = 1 kg/m3
Viscosity = 0.0002
kg/m-s
Geometry
Radius of the Inner Cylinder =
17.8 mm
Boundary Conditions
Angular velocity of the inner wall
= 1 rad/s
Radius of the Outer Cylinder =

46.28 mm
Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

The flow is steady. The tangential velocity at various sections can be calculated using analytical equations
for laminar flow. These values are used for comparison with simulation results.
VMFL001
Results Comparison for ANSYS Fluent

Table 01.1: Comparison of Tangential Velocity in the Annulus at Various Radial Locations
Tangential Velocity at
Target, m/s
ANSYS Fluent, m/s
Ratio
r = 20 mm
0.0151
0.0151
1.000
r = 25 mm
0.0105
0.0105
1.000
r = 30 mm
0.0072
0.0072
1.000
r = 35 mm
0.0046
0.0045
0.978
Results Comparison for ANSYS CFX

Table 01.2: Comparison of Tangential Velocity in the Annulus at Various Radial Locations
Location
Target, m/s
ANSYS CFX, m/s
Ratio
r = 20 mm
0.0151
0.0150
0.991
r = 25 mm
0.0105
0.0105
0.998
r = 30 mm
0.0072
0.0071
0.988
r = 35 mm
0.0046
0.0045
0.976
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VMFL002: Laminar Flow Through a Pipe with Uniform Heat Flux
Overview
Reference
F.M. White. Fluid Mechanics . 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York,
NY. 1994.
F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer. John Wiley
& Sons. 1981.
Solver
Physics/Models
Laminar flow with heat transfer
Input File
laminar-pipe-hotflow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL002B_VV002CFX.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Laminar flow of Mercury through a circular pipe is modeled, with uniform heat flux across the wall. A
fully developed laminar velocity profile is prescribed at the inlet. The resulting pressure drop and exit
temperature are compared with analytical calculations for Laminar flow. Only half of the 2D domain
is modeled due to symmetry.
r=R
(r)
r
Pi
Po
Vx (r)
Material Properties
Geometry
Fluid: Mercury
Length of the pipe = 0.1 m
Density = 13529
Radius of the pipe = 0.0025

m
kg/m
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed velocity profile at
inlet.
Inlet temperature = 300 K
Heat Flux across wall = 5000 W/m2
Viscosity = 0.001523
kg/m-s
Specific Heat = 139.3
J/kg-K
Thermal Conductivity
= 8.54 W/m-K

The flow is steady and incompressible. Pressure drop can be calculated from the theoretical expression
for laminar flow given in Ref. 1. Correlations for temperature calculations are given in Ref. 2.
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VMFL002

Table 02.1: Comparison of Pressure Drop and Outlet Temperature
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
Pressure Drop, Pa
1.000
0.999
0.999
Centerline Temperature
at the Outlet, K
341.00
340.50
0.999

Table 02.2: Comparison of Pressure Drop and Outlet Temperature
Target
ANSYS CFX
Ratio
Pressure Drop, Pa
1.000
1.019
1.019
Centerline Temperature
at the Outlet, K
341.00
340.8
0.9994
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VMFL003: Pressure Drop in Turbulent Flow Through a Pipe
Overview
Reference
F.M. White. Fluid Mechanics. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Co., New York, NY. 1994.
Solver
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow, standard k- Model
Input File
turb_pipe_flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Test Case
Air flows through a horizontal pipe with smooth walls. The flow Reynolds number is 1.37 X 104. Only
half of the axisymmetrical domain is modeled.
P1
P2
v
Inlet
Outlet
The figure is not to scale.

Material Properties
Geometry
Length of the pipe =
2m
Density = 1.225 kg/m3
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity = 50 m/s
Outlet pressure = 0 Pa
Viscosity = 1.7894 X 10-5 kg/m-s
Radius of the pipe =

0.002 m

The flow is steady. Pressure drop can be calculated from analytical formula using friction factor f which
can be determined for the given Reynolds number from Moody chart. The calculated pressure drop is
compared with the simulation results (pressure difference between inlet and outlet).

Table 03.1: Comparison of Pressure Drop in the Pipe
Pressure Drop, Pa
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
21744
21480
0.988
13
VMFL003

Pressure Drop, Pa
14
Target
ANSYS CFX
Ratio
21744
21740
1.000
VMFL004: Plain Couette Flow with Pressure Gradient
Overview
Reference
B.R. Munson, T.H. Okiishi, W.W. Huebsch, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5th
Edition, Wiley, 2006
Solver
Physics/Models
Laminar flow, moving wall, periodic boundaries
Input Files
couette_flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Couette_Flow.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Viscous flow between two parallel plates is modeled. The top plate moves with a uniform velocity while
the lower plate is fixed. A pressure gradient is imposed in a direction parallel to the plates.
Moving Wall
Periodic Boundaries
Stationary Wall
Material Properties
Density = 1 kg/m3
Viscosity = 1 kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Length of the domain =

1.5 m
Velocity of the moving wall = 3

m/s in X-direction
Width of the domain = 1

m
For ANSYS Fluent, pressure

gradient across periodic
boundaries = -12 Pa/m
For ANSYS CFX, pressure gradient across periodic boundaries
= -12 Pa/m (pressure change =
18 Pa)
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VMFL004

The flow is steady and laminar. Periodic conditions with specified pressure drop are applied across the
flux boundaries.

Figure 04.2: Comparison of X-Velocity (m/s) at a Section Where X = 0.75 m
16
VMFL004

Figure 04.3: Comparison of X-Velocity (m/s) at a Section Where X = 0.75 m
17
18
VMFL005: Poiseuille Flow in a Pipe
Overview
Reference
F.M. White. Fluid Mechanics. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, NY. 1994.
Solver
Physics/Models
Steady laminar flow
Input File
poiseuille-flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Test Case
Fully developed laminar flow in a circular tube is modeled. Reynolds number based on the tube diameter
is 500. Only half of the axisymmetric domain is modeled.
Inlet
Pipe Wall
Axis
Outlet
Material Properties
Geometry
Length of the pipe = 0.1
m
Density = 1 kg/m3
Viscosity = 1e-5 kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed laminar velocity
profile at inlet with an average velocity of 2.00 m/s

0.00125 m

The flow is steady. A fully developed laminar velocity profile is prescribed at the inlet. Hagen-Poiseuille
equation is used to determine the pressure drop analytically.

Pressure Drop,
Pa
Target
ANSYS Fluent
10.
24
10.22
Ratio
0.998
19
VMFL005

Pressure Drop,
Pa
20
Target
ANSYS
CFX
10.
24
10.49
Ratio
1.024
VMFL006: Multicomponent Species Transport in Pipe Flow
Overview
Reference
W.M. Kays and M.E. Crawford. Convective Heat and Mass Transfer. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, NY. 126-134. 1993.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Steady laminar flow, species transport
Input File
Species-diffusion.cas
Test Case
Fully developed laminar flow in a circular tube, with two species is modeled. Species A enters at the
inlet and species B enters from the wall. Uniform and dissimilar mass fractions are specified at the pipe
inlet and wall. Fluid properties are assumed to be the same for both species, so that computed results
can be compared with analytical solution.
Inlet
Axis
Pipe Wall
Outlet
Material Properties
Species A
Length of the pipe = 0.1

m
Density = 1 kg/m3
-5
Viscosity = 1.0 x 10 Pa-s

Diffusivity
Geometry
BA

0.0025 m
= 1.43 x 105
m2/s
Fully developed laminar velocity

profile at inlet with an average
velocity of 1 m/s
Mass fraction of species A at pipe
inlet = 1.0
Mass fraction of species B at pipe
inlet = 0.0
Mass fraction of species A at pipe
wall = 0.0
Species B
Density = 1 kg/m3
-5
Viscosity = 1.0 x 10 Pa-s

Diffusivity
Boundary Conditions
AB
Mass fraction of species B at pipe

wall = 1.0
= 1.43 x 10-5
m2/s

The flow is steady. A fully developed laminar velocity profile is prescribed at the inlet. Species transport
model is used.
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VMFL006
Results Comparison
Table 06.1: Comparison of Mass Fraction of Species A Along the Axis
Axial location
(m)
22
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
0.01
0.8225
0.8223
1.000
0.02
0.7308
0.7307
1.000
0.03
0.6593
0.6592
1.000
0.04
0.5992
0.5991
1.000
0.05
0.5469
0.5469
1.000
0.06
0.5006
0.5006
1.000
0.07
0.4589
0.4591
1.000
0.08
0.4212
0.4214
1.000
0.09
0.3869
0.3871
1.001
0.10
0.3555
0.3558
1.001
VMFL007: Non-Newtonian Flow in a Pipe
Overview
Reference
W.F. Hughes and J.A. Brighton. Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Fluid
Dynamics. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, NY. 1991.
Solver
Physics/Models
Steady laminar flow, power law for viscosity
Input File
powerlaw-visc.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL007B_vv007CFX.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Flow of a non-Newtonian fluid in a circular pipe is modeled. Viscosity is specified by power law equation.
Inlet
Pipe Wall
Axis
Outlet
Material Properties
Geometry
Density = 1000 kg/m3
Pipe length = 0.1 m
Viscosity: Power law
Pipe diameter = 0.0025 m
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed velocity profile at
inlet with an average velocity of 2
m/s
Parameters:
k = 10
n = 0.4

The flow is steady. Viscosity is specified using non-Newtonian power law equation.

Pressure Drop,
kPa
Target
ANSYS Fluent
60.52
60.37
Ratio
0.998
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Pressure Drop,
kPa
24
Target
ANSYS
CFX
60.52
61.52
Ratio
1.0165
VMFL008: Flow Inside a Rotating Cavity
Overview
Reference
J.A. Michelsen. Modeling of Laminar Incompressible Rotating Fluid Flow. AFM

86-05., Ph.D. thesis. Department of Fluid Mechanics, Technical University of Denmark. 1986.
Solver
Physics/Models
Laminar flow, Rotating reference frame
Input File
rotcv_RRF.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL008B_rot_cyl.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Flow in a cylindrical cavity enclosed with a lid that spins at = 1.0 rad/s. The flow field is 2D
axisymmetric, so only the region bounded by the dashed lines in Figure 08.1: Flow Domain (p. 25)needs
to be modeled. The Reynolds number of the flow based on the cavity radius R and the tip-speed of the
disk is 1800.
Rotating Cover
L = 1.0 m
R = 1.0 m
= 1.0 rad/s
Region to
be modeled
x
y
R
Material Properties
Geometry
Density = 1 kg/m3
Height of the cavity = 1m
Viscosity: 0.000556 kg/ms
Radius of cavity = 1m
Boundary Conditions
Speed of rotation of the moving
wall = 1rad/s
Rotational velocity for cell zone =
-1rad/s

The flow is laminar. The problem is solved using rotating reference frame.
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Figure 08.2: Comparison of Distribution of Radial Velocity Along a Section at X= 0.6 m
26
VMFL008
Figure 08.3: Comparison of Distribution of Swirl Velocity Along a Section at X= 0.6 m
27
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Figure 08.4: Comparison of Distribution of Radial Velocity Along a Section at X= 0.6 m
Figure 08.5: Comparison of Distribution of Swirl Velocity Along a Section at X= 0.6 m
28
VMFL009: Natural Convection in a Concentric Annulus
Overview
Reference
T.H. Kuehn, R.J. Goldstein, An Experimental Study of Natural Convection Heat

Transfer in Concentric and Eccentric Horizontal Cylindrical Annuli, Journal of Heat
Transfer, Vol 100, pp. 635-640, 1978.
Solver
Physics/Models
Heat transfer, natural convection, laminar flow
Input Files
concn.cas for ANSYS Fluent

ecc_cfx.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Natural convection inside a concentric annular domain. The inner wall is maintained at a higher temperature than the outer wall, thereby causing buoyancy induced circulation.
Top Plane of Symmetry

Bottom Plane of Symmetry
Only half of the domain is modeled due to symmetry.

Material Properties
Density: Incompressible
ideal gas
Geometry
Radius of outer cylinder =
46.25 mm
Boundary Conditions
Inner wall temperature = 373 K
Outer wall temperature = 327 K
Viscosity: 2.081 X 10
kg/m-s
Radius of inner cylinder =

17.8 mm
-5
Specific Heat: 1008 J/kg-K
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VMFL009
Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Thermal Conductivity:
0.02967 W/m-K

The flow is symmetric and only half of the domain is modeled. Density is calculated based on incompressible ideal gas assumption. The flow is laminar.

Figure 09.2: Comparison of Static Temperature Distribution on the Bottom Wall of Symmetry
30
VMFL009
Figure 09.3: Comparison of Static Temperature Distribution on the Top Wall of Symmetry
31
VMFL009

Figure 09.4: Comparison of Static Temperature Distribution on the Bottom Wall of Symmetry
32
VMFL010: Laminar Flow in a 90 Tee-Junction.
Overview
Reference
R.E. Hayes, K. Nandkumar, H. Nasr-El-Din, Steady Laminar Flow in a 90 Degree

Planar Branch. Computers and Fluids, Vol 17, pp. 537-553, 1989.
Solver
Physics/Models
Laminar flow
Input File
plarb_r4.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL010B_plarb.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
The purpose of this test is to compare prediction of the fractional flow in a dividing tee-junction with
experimental results. The fluid enters through the bottom branch and divides into the two channels
whose exit planes are held at the same static pressure.
33
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Ps= 0
L
Ps= 0
2/3 L
v
Table 10.1: Comparison of Flow Split from Tee
Material Properties
Fluid: Air
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
L=3.0
m
Density : 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 0.003333
kg/m-s
Fully developed inlet velocity profile for:

=
where is the inlet centerline velocity.
W=1.0
m
=

The flow is steady and incompressible. Pressure based solver is used. It is seen that with increasing flow
rate in the main channel, less fluid escapes through the secondary (right) branch. For analysis of results,
we calculate and compare the fractional flow in the upper branch.

Flow
split
34
Target
ANSYS Fluent
0.887
0.884
Ratio
0.997
VMFL010

Flow
split
Target
ANSYS
CFX
Ratio
0.887
0.8837
0.9962
35
36
VMFL011: Laminar Flow in a Triangular Cavity
Overview
Reference
R. Jyotsna, S.P. Vanka. Multigrid Calculation of Steady, Viscous Flow in a Triangular

Cavity. J. Comp. Phys., Vol 122, pp. 107-117, 1995.
Solver
Physics/Models
Viscous flow, driven by a moving wall
Input Files
driv.cas for FLUENT

driven_cavity.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Laminar flow induced by the motion of the top wall of a triangular cavity (Figure 11.1: Flow Domain
(p. 37)). The side walls are stationary.
2m
U wall = 2 m/s
h=4m
Material Properties
Density = 1
kg/m
Viscosity = 0.01
kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Height of the triangular cavity

=4m
Velocity of the top (base) wall

= 2 m/s
Width of the base = 2 m
Other walls are stationary

The flow is steady. Pressure based solver is used. A hybrid mesh with triangular and quadrilateral cells
is used to discretize the domain.
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Results Comparison for FLUENT

Figure 11.2: Comparison of Distribution of Normalized X-Velocity Along a Vertical Line that
Bisects the Base of the Cavity
In this figure, X-velocity is normalized by the velocity of the moving wall.
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VMFL011

Figure 11.3: Comparison of Distribution of Normalized X-Velocity Along a Vertical Line that
Bisects the Base of the Cavity
In this figure also the X-velocity is normalized by the velocity of the moving wall.
39
40
VMFL012: Turbulent Flow in a Wavy Channel
Overview
Reference
J.D. Kuzan, Velocity Measurements for Turbulent Separated and Near-Separated

Flows Over Solid Waves. Ph.D. thesis. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1986.
Solver
Physics/Models
Turbulent internal flow with separation and recirculation, periodic boundaries
Input File
wavy.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL012B_VV012.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
A periodic flow domain bounded on one side by a sinusoidal wavy wall and with a straight wall on the
other side. Due to periodicity only a part of the channel needs to modeled. Figure 12.1: Flow Domain
(p. 41) depicts the channel geometry. Flow direction is from left to right.
1m
Periodic Boundaries
h = 0.9 m
D=1m
H = 1.1 m
0.25 m
0.75 m
Material Properties
Density = 1 kg/m
Geometry
Amplitude of the sinusoidal
wave = 0. 1m
Viscosity = 0.0001 kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Periodic Conditions:
Mass flow rate = 0.816 kg/s
Wave length = 1 m
Length of the periodic segment = 1 m
Pressure Gradient = 0.01687141 Pa/m
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VMFL012

The flow is steady. Pressure based solver is used. Periodic boundaries are used. For analysis of results,
velocity in the x direction is normalized by the mean mainstream velocity, U = 0.816 m/s, at mean
channel height. Turbulence model used is Realizable k-E in Fluent and Shear Stress Transport in CFX.

Figure 12.2: Comparison of Distribution of Normalized X-Velocity along Transverse Direction at
the Wave Crest
42
VMFL012
Figure 12.3: Comparison of Predicted Normalized X-Velocity along Transverse Direction at the
Wave Trough

Figure 12.4: Comparison of Distribution of Normalized X-Velocity along Transverse Direction at
the Wave Crest
43
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Figure 12.5: Comparison of Predicted Normalized X-Velocity along Transverse Direction at the
Wave Trough
44
VMFL013: Turbulent Flow with Heat Transfer in a Backward-Facing Step
Overview
Reference
J.C. Vogel, J.K. Eaton, Combined Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamic Measurements
Downstream of a Backward-Facing Step. Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 107, pp.
922-929, 1985.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Incompressible, turbulent flow with heat convection and reattachment.
Input File
step_ve.cas
Test Case
The fluid flow and convective heat transfer over a 2D backward-facing step is modeled. A constant
heat-flux surface behind the sudden expansion leads to a separated and reattaching boundary layer
that disturbs local heat transfer. Measured values of the distribution of the local Nusselt number along
the heated wall are used to validate the CFD simulation.
adiabatic walls
4H
Q (heated wall)
H
3.8 H
30 H
Material Properties for Dry Air
Geometry
H=1m
Density = 1 kg/m3
Boundary Conditions
Velocity profile at inlet corresponding to ReH = 28,000
Viscosity = 0.0001 kg/m-s

Wall heat transfer, Q = 1,000
Conductivity = 1.408 W/m-K
W/m2
Specific Heat = 10,000 J/kgK

A Cartesian non-uniform 121 x 61 mesh is used. The flow is steady and incompressible. Fluid properties
are considered constant. Pressure based solver is used. The inlet boundary conditions are specified using
the fully-developed profiles for the U-velocity, k, and epsilon. The incoming boundary layer thickness
is 1.1 H. Under the given pressure conditions, the Reynolds number, ReH is about 28,000 The RNG k-
model with standard wall functions is used for accounting turbulence.
45
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Figure 13.2: Comparison of Predicted Local Nusselt Number Distribution Along the Heated Wall
with Experimental Data
46
VMFL014: Species Mixing in Co-axial Turbulent Jets
Overview
Reference
R.W. Schefer, R.W. Dibble, Simultaneous Measurements of Velocity and

Density in a Turbulent Non-premixed Flame. AIAA Journal, Vol 23, pp.
1070-1078, 1985.
R.W., Schefer, Data Base for a Turbulent, Nonpremixed, Nonreacting
Propane-Jet Flow. http://www.sandia.gov/TNF/DataArch/ProJet.html
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Multi-Species flow, turbulent, jet mixing
Input File
san_jet.cas
Test Case
A propane jet issues into a co-axial stream of air. There is turbulent mixing between the species in the
axisymmetric tunnel. Only half of the domain is considered due to axial symmetry.
D = 0.3 m
L=2m
C3 H8
air
air
d o = 11 mm
d i = 5.2 mm
Material Properties
Density: Incompressible ideal
gas law
Geometry
Tunnel length = 2 m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity of air = 9.2 m/s
47
VMFL014
Material Properties
Viscosity: 1.72X105 kg/m-s
Geometry
Tunnel diameter = 0.3 m
Propane jet tube:
Inner diameter = 5.2 mm
Outer diameter = 11 mm
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity of Propane
Specified as fully developed
profile
Inlet temperature (both
streams) = 300 K
Temperature at the wall =
300 K

The flow is steady. Species mixing is modeled with the three species; propane, oxygen, and nitrogen.
There is no reaction.

Figure 14.2: Comparison of Distribution of Propane Along Axis of the Jets
48
VMFL014
Figure 14.3: Comparison of Distribution of X-Velocity Along Axis of the Jets
49
50
VMFL015: Flow Through an Engine Inlet Valve
Overview
Reference
A. Chen, K.C. Lee, M. Yianneskis, G. Ganti, Velocity Characteristics of Steady Flow

Through a Straight Generic Inlet Port. International Journal for Numerical Methods
in Fluids, Vol 21, pp. 571-590, 1995.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
3D turbulent flow
Input File
valve10.cas
Test Case
Flow in an idealized engine cylinder with a straight inlet port and a valve lift of 10 mm (the distance
from the top of the cylinder to the bottom of the valve). The configuration of the inlet port, valve, and
cylinder is shown in Figure 15.1: Flow Domain (p. 51).
flow inlet
1.379 kg/s
46
.0
40
39.5
10
43.0
562
93.65
flow exit
51
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Material Properties
Density : 894 kg/m3
Viscosity: 0.001529
kg/m-s
Geometry
All dimensions shown in Figure 15.1: Flow Domain (p. 51) are
in mm.
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity = 0.9282 m/s
Inlet turbulent intensity = 10%
Inlet turbulent length scale =
0.046m
Outlet gauge pressure = 0 Pa

The flow is steady, isothermal and incompressible. The standard k- model with standard wall functions
is used. The length of the cylinder is chosen to be large enough that it will not affect the flow in the
cylinder.

Figure 15.2: Z-Velocity Component at Z= -5mm (p. 52) and Figure 15.3: Z-Velocity Component at Z =
+10mm (p. 53) compare ANSYS Fluent's results with the experimental data (z-component of velocity
at different heights).
Figure 15.2: Z-Velocity Component at Z= -5mm
52
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Figure 15.3: Z-Velocity Component at Z = +10mm
53
54
VMFL016: Turbulent Flow in a Transition Duct
Overview
Reference
D.O. Davis, F.B. Gessner, Experimental Investigation of Turbulent Flow Through a

Circular-to-Rectangular Transition Duct. AIAA Journal, Vol 30, pp. 367-375, 1992
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
3D Turbulent flow with separation, Reynolds stress model
Input Files
tranduct-rsm-1.cas
Test Case
Turbulent flow through a circular-to-rectangular transition duct having the same inlet and outlet crosssectional areas is modeled. The curvature of the duct walls induces a strong pressure-driven cross-flow
that develops into a counter-rotating vortex pair near the short side walls of the duct. Due to symmetry
of the flow field, only one fourth of the duct is modeled (as shown in Figure 16.1: Flow Domain (p. 55)).
Station 5 is located 23 m downstream of the inlet.
Station 5
Outlet
Inlet
Material Properties
Density: 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 5.13X106
kg/m-s
Geometry
Inlet radius = 1
m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity: 1
m/s
Length of duct
= 35 m

The flow is steady. Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) is used to model turbulence.
55
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Figure 16.2: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient at Station 5
56
VMFL016
Figure 16.3: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient Along Centerline of the Duct
57
58
VMFL017: Transonic Flow over an RAE 2822 Airfoil
Overview
Reference
P.H. Cook, M.A. McDonald, M.C.P. Firmin, AEROFOIL RAE 2822 Pressure
Distribution and Boundary Layer and Wake Measurements. AGARD Advisory
Report. No. 138. 1979.
S.J. Kline, B.J. Cantwell, G.M. Lilley, 1980-81 AFOSR-HTTM-Stanford Conference on Complex Turbulent Flows: Comparison of Computation and
Experiment, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., 1982.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible, turbulent flow
Input File
r2822.cas
Test Case
Flow over an RAE 2822 airfoil at a free-stream Mach number of 0.73. The angle of attack is 2.79. The
flow field is 2D, compressible (transonic), and turbulent. The geometry of the RAE 2822 airfoil is shown
in Figure 17.1: Geometry of the RAE 2822 Airfoil (p. 59). It is a thick airfoil with a chord length, c, of
1.00 m and a maximum thickness, d, of 0.121 m. The flow domain spans over 100 Chord lengths in both
streamwise and transverse directions, so that the presence of the airfoil is not felt at the outer boundary.
Figure 17.1: Geometry of the RAE 2822 Airfoil
x
0.121 m
1.00 m
Mach Number = 0.73
Re = 6.5 x 10^6
Angle of Attack = 2.79 degrees
Static Pressure = 43765
Inlet Temperature = 300 K
Turbulent Intensity =0.05%
Turbulent Viscosity Ratio = 10
Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Fluid: Air
Chord length = 1 m
The inlet conditions are:
Density: Ideal Gas
Maximum thickness =
0.121 m
Mach number = 0.73
Viscosity: 1.983x10-5 kg/m-s
Re = 6.5 x 106
Thermal conductivity: 0.0242 W/m-K
Static pressure = 43765

Pa
Molecular Weight: 28.966 g/mol

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Material Properties
Geometry
Specific Heat: 1006.43 J/kg-K
Boundary Conditions
Inlet temperature = 300
K
Turbulent intensity =
0.05 %
Turbulent viscosity ratio
= 10

The implicit formulation of the density-based solver is used. The SST k- turbulence model is used to
account for turbulence effects. The problem is solved in steady state mode. The experimental procedure
included uses a transition trip to fix the boundary layer transition.

Table 17.1: Comparison of Coefficients
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Coefficients
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
Drag
0.0168
0.0165
0.982
Lift
0.803
0.783
0.975
VMFL018: Shock Reflection in Supersonic Flow
Overview
Reference
H.B. Hopkins, W. Konopka, J. Leng, Validation of scramjet exhaust simulation

technique at Mach 6, NASA Contractor Report 3003, 1979.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Reflecting shocks in supersonic flow; Compressible turbulent flow
Input File
scram-nozzle-flow.cas
Test Case
Supersonic flow from a nozzle that represents the exhaust nozzle of a supersonic combustion ramjet
(SCRAMJET) is modeled. Jet from the nozzle is issued into a domain which is bounded on one side by
an afterbody wall which is parallel to the centerline of the nozzle. Shocks propagating from the nozzle
exit reflect from the afterbody. Measured values of (i) the distribution of wall pressure and (ii) heat
transfer rate along the afterbody are used to validate the CFD simulation.
cowl wall
D=1.524 cm
M=1.66
P=Pe
To=477.8 K
afterbody
Tw=328 K
Material Properties
Geometry
Density: Ideal Gas
D = 1.524 cm
Molecular Weight: 113.2
Length of cowl
= 3.5 D
-5
Viscosity: 1.7894 X 10 kg/m-s

Thermal Conductivity: 0.0242
w/m-K
Specific Heat: Temperature Dependent
Boundary Conditions
Inlet Total Pressure (gauge) =
551600 Pa
Inlet Static Pressure (gauge) =
127100 Pa
Inlet Total Temperature = 477.8 K
Inlet Turbulent Intensity = 2 %
Wall temperature = 328 K
Outlet Pressure (gauge) = 2780 Pa
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The flow is steady. Specific heat is defined as a linear function of temperature. Density based solver is
used. Under the given pressure conditions, the inlet Mach number is about 1.66.

Figure 18.2: Comparison of Predicted Static Pressure Distribution on the Afterbody with
Experimental Data
62
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Figure 18.3: Comparison of Predicted Total Heat Flux Along the Afterbody with Experimental
Data
63
64
VMFL019: Transient Flow Near a Wall Set in Motion
Overview
Reference
H. Schlichting, K. Gersten, Boundary Layer Theory, 8th Edition, pp. 126-127,

2000
Solver
Physics/Models
Unsteady flow, moving wall
Input File
VMFL019_FLUENT.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL019_CFX.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Flow near a wall suddenly set into motion is modeled. The start up flow is modeled as a transient
problem with a constant wall-velocity at t (time) > 0. The flow is highly viscous and the velocity is 0 at
t= 0.
Fixed Wall
Inlet
Outlet
Moving Wall
Material Properties
Geometry
Dimensions of the domain: 0.75 m X 0.3 m
Viscosity = 1 kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Velocity of the moving wall =
0.01 m/s
Gauge Pressure at Inlet = 0
N/m2
Gauge Pressure at Outlet = 0
N/m2

The pressure based solver is used in ANSYS Fluent. Pressure boundaries are specified to model the
driving head in the direction of flow. The fluid is at rest initially (t = 0). The similarity parameter is defined
as:
(
)=
)
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Where is the kinematic viscosity.
Results Comparison using ANSYS Fluent

Figure 19.2: Comparison of Velocity Profile Near the Wall at Outlet
Results Comparison using ANSYS CFX

Figure 19.3: Comparison of Velocity Profile Near the Wall at Outlet
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VMFL020: Adiabatic Compression of Air in Cylinder by a Reciprocating Piston
Overview
Reference
L.D. Russell, G.A. Adebiyi, Classical Thermodynamics, Saunders College Publishing,

Philadelphia, PA, 1993
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Dynamic Mesh, Transient flow with ideal gas effects
Input File
box2d_remesh.cas
Test Case
Air undergoes adiabatic compression due to the movement of a piston inside a rectangular box, representing a cylinder geometry in 2D as shown in Figure 20.1: In-Cylinder Piston Description (p. 67). The
Top Dead Center (TDC) corresponds to a crank angle of 360. The piston moves back after reaching
TDC.
Figure 20.1: In-Cylinder Piston Description
crank angle
67
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8m
TDC
10 m
8m
BDC
PISTON
Material Properties
Ideal gas law for density
Viscosity = 1.7894 X 105
kg/m-s
Geometry
Length of the block
= 10 m
Boundary Conditions
Movement of the piston is modeled
using deforming mesh
Width of the block =

8m

The compression within the cylinder is assumed to be adiabatic. The spring-based smoothing method
with local remeshing is used for modeling the dynamic mesh motion.
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Results Comparison
Figure 20.3: Comparison of Static Temperature Variation with Time
Figure 20.4: Comparison of Static Pressure Variation with Time
69
70
VMFL021: Cavitation Over a Sharp-Edged Orifice Case A: High Inlet Pressure
Overview
Reference
W.H. Nurick, Orifice Cavitation and Its Effects on Spray Mixing. Journal of Fluids
Engineering, Vol.98, pp. 681-687, 1976
Solver
Physics/Models
Turbulent multiphase flow with cavitation and phase change
Input File
cav_orifice_HP.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL021B_VV021.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
A steady, axisymmetric, multiphase (water/steam) flow, with phase change taking place. Due to sudden
contraction a low pressure region occurs near the sharp edge which results in cavitation. Figure 21.1: Flow
Domain (p. 71) depicts the orifice geometry. Flow direction is from left to right.
L2
L1
vapor
P1
P2
liquid jet
r2
r1
Material Properties
Liquid: Water
Density : 1000
kg/m3
Viscosity: 0.001
kg/m-s
Gas: Water-Vapor
Density: 0.02558
kg/m3
Geometry
L1 =
1.60
cm
Boundary Conditions
P1 =
250,000,000 Pa
P2 = 95,000 Pa
L2 =
3.20
cm
r1 =
1.15
cm
T = 300 K
Pvapor = 3,540
Pa
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Material Properties
Viscosity: 1.26x10-6
kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
r2 =
0.40
cm

The flow is steady and incompressible. Pressure based solver is used. Fluent uses standard k- model
with standard wall functions for the turbulence model while CFX uses SST. The Zwart-Gerber-Belamri
cavitation model is applied together with mixture multiphase model.
For analysis of results, we calculate and compare the discharge coefficient with the experimental data.
The coefficient of discharge,
maximum mass flow rate:
, is the ratio of the mass flow rate through the nozzle to the theoretical

=

In the above equation,
is the mass flow rate as calculated by the CFD solver.

Table 21.1: Comparison of Discharge Coefficient
Coefficient of Discharge
72
Target
ANSYS Fluent
0.620
0.631
Ratio
1.018
VMFL021
Figure 21.2: Contours of Liquid (Water) Volume Fraction

Target
0.620
ANSYS
CFX
0.637
Ratio
1.03
73
74
VMFL022: Cavitation Over a Sharp-Edged Orifice Case B: Low Inlet Pressure
Overview
Reference
W.H. Nurick, Orifice Cavitation and Its Effects on Spray Mixing, Journal of Fluids
Engineering, Vol 98, pp. 681-687, 1976
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent multiphase flow with cavitation and phase change
Input File
cav_orifice_LP.cas
Test Case
A steady, axisymmetric, multiphase (water/steam) flow, with phase change taking place. Due to sudden
contraction a low pressure region occurs near the sharp edge which results in a weak cavitation. Figure 22.1: Flow Domain (p. 75) depicts the orifice geometry. Flow direction is from left to right.
L2
L1
vapor
P1
P2
liquid jet
r2
r1
Material Properties
Liquid: Water
Density: 1000
kg/m
Viscosity: 0.001
kg/m-s
Gas: Water-Vapor
Density: 0.02558
kg/m3
Viscosity: 1.26x10-6
kg/m-s
Geometry
L1 =
1.60
cm
L2 =
3.20
cm
Boundary Conditions
P1 = 250,000 Pa
P2 = 95,000 Pa
T = 300 K
Pvapor = 3,540
Pa
r1 =
1.15
cm
r2 =
0.40
cm
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The flow is steady and incompressible. Pressure based solver is used. Standard k- model with standard
wall functions is used for turbulence. The Zwart-Gerber-Belamri cavitation model is applied together
with mixture multiphase model.
For analysis of results, we calculate and compare the discharge coefficient with the experimental data.
The coefficient of discharge,
maximum mass flow rate:
, is the ratio of the mass flow rate through the nozzle to the theoretical

=

In the above equation,
is the mass flow rate as calculated by the CFD solver.

Target
0.780
ANSYS Fluent
0.777
Figure 22.2: Contours of Liquid (Water) Volume Fraction
76
Ratio
0.996
VMFL023: Oscillating Laminar Flow Around a Circular Cylinder
Overview
Reference
F.M. White,Fluid Mechanics, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York,
NY. 1994
S.J. Kim, C.M. Lee, Numerical Investigation of Cross-Flow Around a Circular
Cylinder at a Low-Reynolds Number Flow Under an Electromagnetic Force.
KSME International Journal. Vol 16, pp. 363-375, 2002
Solver
Physics/Models
Laminar, transient flow
Input File
cyl_2d.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL023B_osc_cyl.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
The purpose of this case is to validate the ability of ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS CFX to predict the flow
structure as well as the reattachment length and Strouhal number against experimental results. The
present calculations are confined to the low-Reynolds-number regime (Re = 100), which encompasses
unsteady asymmetric flow.
D
10D
Flow
U = 1 m/s
20D
Table 23.1: Materials, Geometry, and Boundary Conditions

Material Properties
Density: 1
kg/m
Geometry
Diameter of the cylinder
=2m
Boundary Conditions
U
= 1 m/s
Viscosity: 0.02
kg/m-s
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The flow is laminar, and unsteady. An FFT analysis of the lift coefficient on the cylinder wall is presented
to determine the frequency of oscillations. The Strouhal number corresponding to the maximum magnitude of oscillations is presented in the Table below. The formula for the Strouhal number is S = (N *
D)/U, where N is the frequency, D is the diameter of the cylinder, and U is the freestream velocity.
CFX time duration was chosen to accommodate FFT calculations. These were chosen based on
=

, where

is the size of the frequency bins and
is an even divisor of 720720, as de-
scribed in FFT documentation.

Table 23.2: Predicted Strouhal Number for Re = 100
Strouhal Number
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
0.165
0.173
1.05
Target
ANSYS CFX
Ratio
0.165
0.167
1.01

Table 23.3: Predicted Strouhal Number for Re = 100
Strouhal Number
78
VMFL024: Interface of Two Immiscible Liquids in a Rotating Cylinder
Overview
Reference
T. Sugimoto, M. Iguchi, Behavior of Immiscible Two Liquid Layers Contained in

Cylindrical Vessel Suddenly Set in Rotation. ISIJ International, Vol 42, pp. 338-343,
2002
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Multiphase (Volume of Fluid), transient flow, body force
Input File
rot-cyl_2liq_vof.cas
Test Case
Laminar interface between two immiscible liquids, water and silicon oil, inside a vertical cylinder which
is set in rotation starting from a state of rest. The silicone oil layer rests on top of the water due to its
lower density. The cylinder is sealed at the top. The vessel is set to rotate with a constant angular velocity.
Hso
Silicone Oil
Hw
Water
120 mm
46 mm

Material Properties
Water :
Geometry
Diameter of the cylinder =
46mm
Boundary Conditions
All walls are set up at rotational speed
of 2.39577 rad/s
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Material Properties
Density: 1030
kg/m
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Height of the cylinder =

120 mm
Viscosity: 0.00103
kg/m-s
Silicon Oil:
Density: 935
kg/m3
Viscosity: 0.0103
kg/m-s

The flow is laminar, unsteady and axisymmetric. Non-dimensionalized swirl velocity, defined as Swirl
velocity / (Rotational speed X Cylinder radius) is used to validate the results.

Table 24.2: Comparison of the Non-Dimensional Swirl Velocity at Various Radial Locations (for a
Given Axial Location, X = 20mm) at Time t = 80 s
80
Radial locations (at x = 20

mm)
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
4.83 mm
0.21
0.2093
0.997
9.43 mm
0.41
0.4109
1.002
14.26 mm
0.62
0.6221
1.003
VMFL025: Turbulent Non-Premixed Methane Combustion with Swirling Air
Overview
Reference
P.A.M. Kalt, Y.M. Al-Abdeli, A.R. Masri, R.S. Barlow, Swirling turbulent nonpremixed flames of methane: Flow field and compositional structure.
Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol 29, pp. 1913-1919, 2002
Y.M. Al-Abdeli, A.R. Masri, Stability Characteristics and Flow Fields of
Turbulent Swirling Jet Flows. Combustion Theory and Modeling, Vol 7, pp.
731-766, 2003
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent swirling flow with reaction, non-premixed combustion model, Radiation

heat transfer, Discrete ordinates method
Input File
non-premix_17k-final.cas
Test Case
Air and Methane enter as separate streams into an annular chamber. Air issues as a swirling jet and
also as a separate co-flowing stream with axial velocity. Both the air streams are free of methane. Species
mixing and combustion take place in the axisymmetric chamber. Radiative heat transfer is taken into
account.
co-flowing air inlet
outlet
swirling air inlet
axis
methane inlet
Material Properties
Species mixture properties specified through
PDF file
Viscosity: 1.72 x 10
kg/m-s
-05
Refractive Index = 1
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
The fuel (methane only) inlet has

a diameter of 3.6 mm.
Methane inlet velocity: 32.7

m/s
The air inlet for the annular

shroud has an inner diameter of
50mm and an outer diameter of
60 mm.
Axial velocity of swirling air:

38.2 m/s
Co-flowi ng air inlet has an outer

diameter of 310 mm.
Co-flowing air velocity: 20

m/s
Swirl velocity of air: 19.1 m/s
Walls are adiabatic

81
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The flow is steady. Realizable k- is used to model turbulence. Discrete ordinates method used to
model radiation. The walls are treated as adiabatic. Non-premixed combustion model is used to model
reactions.
Results Comparison ANSYS Fluent

Figure 25.2: Comparison of Axial Velocity at X = 40mm
82
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Figure 25.3: Comparison of Swirl Velocity at X = 40mm
83
VMFL025
Figure 25.4: Comparison of Temperature at X = 40mm
84
VMFL025
Figure 25.5: Comparison of Mass Fraction of CO at X = 40mm
85
86
VMFL026: Supersonic Flow with Real Gas Effects inside a Shock Tube
Overview
Reference
K. Mohamed, M. Paraschivoiu, Real Gas Numerical Simulation of Hydrogen Flow.

2nd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 16-19, 2004
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Transient Compressible flow, Real Gas effects, Shock
Input File
realgas_shock-tube.cas
Test Case
Transient flow inside a hydrogen filled shock tube is modeled. A diaphragm separating regions of high
and low pressures ruptures at t = 0 thereby creating a shock wave in the tube.
L = 1.0 m 2
Area = 0.01 m

Material Properties
Density is specified using
the Aungier-Redlich-Kwong
real gas model
Geometry
Length of the tube = 1
m
Boundary Conditions
Cell zone conditions are specified
with high pressure and low pressure properties of hydrogen
Area of cross section =

0.01 m2

The flow is compressible and unsteady by nature. Real gas effects are significant in the pressure range
considered here.
87
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Figure 26.2: Comparison of Static Temperature Along Centerline of the Tube
Figure 26.3: Comparison of Static Pressure Along Centerline of the Tube
88
VMFL027: Turbulent Flow Over a Backward-Facing Step
Overview
Reference
D.M. Driver, H.L. Seegmiller, "Features of a Reattaching Turbulent Shear Layer in

Divergent Channel Flow". AIAA Journal,Vol 23, pp. 163-171, 1985
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
2-D turbulent flow with separation and reattachment, realizable k- model
Input File
drivseeg-rke-neqwf.cas
Test Case
Turbulent flow over a backward facing step is modeled. The flow separates at the step and reattaches
on the wall downstream, enclosing a region of recirculation. The inlet is at 4 H upstream and the outlet
at 30 H downstream from the location of the step, where H is the step height. Reynolds number based
on the step-height is about 37,400.
Inlet
Outlet
Step

Material Properties
Geometry
Density : 1 kg/m3
Step height = 1m
Viscosity: 0.0001
kg/m-s
Total length of the channel

= 34 m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity specified as fully developed turbulent velocity profile
Height of the channel = 9 m

The flow is steady. Realizable k- model was used to model turbulence.
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Figure 27.2: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient Along the Wall
90
VMFL028: Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Pipe Expansion
Overview
Reference
J.W. Baughn, B.E. Launder, M.A. Hoffman, R.K. Takahashi, Local Heat Transfer
Downstream of an Abrupt Expansion in a Circular Channel With Constant Wall
Heat Flux, Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol 106, pp. 789-796, 1984
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Heat transfer, turbulent flow with recirculation and reattachment
Input File
bghnexp.cas
Test Case
Fully developed turbulent flow through an axisymmetric pipe expansion is modeled. The flow reattaches
to the pipe wall downstream of the expansion, enclosing a zone of recirculation. The pipe wall downstream of the expansion is heated at a constant rate. Inlet to the computational domain is placed at 1
step height upstream of the expansion and the outlet at 40 step-heights downstream.
q = 0.3 W/m 2
q = 0 W/m 2
H=1m
pressure
outlet
R
velocity
inlet
axis
40 H
x
Material Properties
Geometry
Pipe radius before expansion = 0.667 m
Density: 1.225 kg/m3

Viscosity: 1.68318e-5kg/m-s
Specific Heat: 1006.43 J/kg-K
Pipe radius after expansion = 1.6667 m
Thermal Conductivity: 0.0242

W/m-K
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity: Specified by fully
developed turbulent velocity profile
Inlet temperature = 273 K
Heat flux across the wall after expansion = 0.3 W/m2

Steady flow in axisymmetric domain. The wall upstream of expansion is adiabatic.
91
VMFL028

Figure 28.2: Nusselts Number Variation along the Heated Wall
92
VMFL029: Anisotropic Conduction Heat Transfer
Overview
Reference
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Heat conduction, anisotropic conductivity
Input File
aniso.cas
Test Case
Heat conduction in a solid with anisotropic thermal conductivity is modeled. A square domain is considered. Two opposite walls are maintained at uniform temperatures. Conductivity of the solid material
is specified using matrix components to account for the anisotropy. The simulation results are compared
with analytical solution for temperature distribution.
Figure 29.1: Domain
Material Properties
Density of solid = 2719
kg/m
Geometry
Dimensions of the
domain: 1m X 1 m
Specific heat = 871 J/kg-K
Boundary Conditions
Fixed wall temperatures = 100 K and
200K respectively
User-defined profile for temperature
distribution on the other two walls
Thermal conductivity: Anisotropic

Steady state conduction. Anisotropic conductivity modeled by specified matrix components for the
solid conductivity.
93
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Results Comparison
Figure 29.2: Comparison of Temperature Distribution at X = 0.5 m
94
VMFL030: Turbulent Flow in a 90 Pipe-Bend
Overview
Reference
M.M. Enayet, M.M. Gibson, A.M.K.P. Taylor, M. Yianneskis, Laser-Doppler

Measurements of Laminar and Turbulent Flow in a Pipe Bend. Znt. J. Heat &
Fluid Flow, Vol 3. pp. 213-219, 1982
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
3-D Turbulent flow with separation, RNG k- model with non-equilibrium wall
functions
Input File
pipebnd-rng-noneq.cas
Test Case
Turbulent flow through a 90 circular pipe bend is modeled. The flow separates and reattaches around
the bend. Due to symmetry of the flow field only half of the domain is modeled. Velocity profile at an
angle of 75 (as measured from the inlet) is used to validate the simulation.
plane at 75 deg
symmetry plane
outlet
inlet
Y
X
Material Properties
Geometry
Radius of the pipe
= 0.5 m
Density: 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 2.3256 x 10-05
kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity: Fully developed turbulent
profile for z-velocity.
Non components in other directions

The flow is steady. RNG k- is used to model turbulence along with non-equilibrium wall functions.
95
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Figure 30.2: Comparison of Velocity Magnitude (m/s) at 75 Along the Bend
96
VMFL031: Turbulent Flow Behind an Open-Slit V Gutter
Overview
Reference
J.T. Yang, G.L. Tsai, Near-wake flow of a v-gutter with slit bleed. Journal of
Fluid Engineering. Vol 115. pp. 13-20, 1993
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow
Input File
spltvee.cas
Test Case
The near-wake flow structure behind an open-slit V gutter at airflow speed of 20 m/s is modeled. The
interaction between the flow penetrating through the open slit and the shear layer results in an asymmetric wake flow structure. The size of the entire recirculation zone shifts toward one of the two wings
due to the Coand effect.
Material Properties
Density: 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 1.8333 X 10-05
kg/m-s
Geometry
L=
40
cm
H=
10
cm
Boundary Conditions
uinlet = 20 m/s
kinlet = 0.04335
m2/s2
inlet = 0.2119
m2/s3
a=
2
mm
97
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
b=
22
mm
=
45

Steady, turbulent, incompressible flow. The standard k- model is used for turbulence.

The x-velocity at x = 22 mm downstream of the split-V-gutter, is compared with experimental data.
Figure 31.2: X-Velocity at x = 22 mm Downstream of the V-Gutter
98
VMFL031
Figure 31.3: The Coand Effect
99
100
VMFL032: Turbulent Flow with Separation Along an Axisymmetric Afterbody
Overview
Reference
T.T. Huang, N.C. Groves, Propeller/stern boundary layer interaction on

axisymmetric bodies: Theory and experiment. David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center Report. 76-0113. 1976.
Solver
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow
Input File
axiaft.cas for ANSYS Fluent

VMFL032B_afterbody.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Flow past an axisymmetric afterbody, representing the hull of ship. The flow separates on the rear face
of the body.
Inlet
Outlet
Axis
Afterbody (wall)
Material Properties
Density: 1 kg/m
Viscosity: 1 X 106
kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Length of the afterbody =

1.0 m
Fully developed turbulent velocity

profile on the inlet normal to axis
Maximum radius of the afterbody = 0.04556 m
Axial velocity = 5.9 m/s on the inlet

parallel to axis

The far-field boundary of the domain is set parallel to the axis and is modeled as velocity inlet. Fully
developed profile is specified at the transverse velocity inlet.
101
VMFL032

Figure 32.2: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient Along the Afterbody Wall
Figure 32.3: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient Along the Afterbody Wall
102
VMFL032

Figure 32.4: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient Along the Afterbody Wall
Figure 32.5: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient Along the Afterbody Wall
103
104
VMFL033: Viscous Heating in an Annulus
Overview
Reference
R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, E.N. Lightfoot, Transport phenomena, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 1960
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Viscous flow and heating driven by a moving wall
Input File
plate_polar.cas
Test Case
In this problem, we model the viscous heating and mass flow in a 2-D annulus induced by the rotation
of one of the two walls (Figure 33.1: Geometry (p. 105)). This problem can be solved analytically.
Figure 33.1: Geometry
r1
r2
1
2
Material Properties
Geometry
r1=
1m
Density: 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 300 kg/m-s
1 = 0.0 rad/s
2 = 0.5 rad/s
Specific heat: 1 J/kg-K

Thermal conductivity: 1
W/m-K
Boundary Conditions
r2 =
2m
T1 = 273 K
T2 = 274 K

The flow is laminar and steady. Pressure based solver is used. A 2-D mesh with quadrilateral cells is
used to discretize the domain.
105
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Normalized velocity and temperature profiles are compared with the analytical solution provided by
Bird et al (1960).
Figure 33.2: Comparison of Velocity Profile
106
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Figure 33.3: Comparison of Temperature Profile
107
108
VMFL034: Particle Aggregation inside a Turbulent Stirred Tank
Overview
Reference
B. Wan, T.A. Ring, K. Dhanasekharan, J. Sanyal, Comparison of Analytical Solutions

for CMSMPR Crystallizer with QMOM Population Balance Modeling in ANSYS Fluent.
China Particuology, Vol. 3, pp. 213-218, 2005
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Multi-phase, Population balance model, turbulent flow
Input File
agglomeration.cas
Test Case
A 2-D approximation of a stirred tank is simulated in order to verify the population balance model that
operates in conjunction with its multiphase calculations to predict the particle size distribution within
the flow field. The flow rate at the inlet is equal to that at the outlet, allowing the mean residence time
to be calculated from the inlet flow rate (velocity x inlet area) and the volume (box area x unit depth)
of the box. To simulate the agitation in the tank the top and bottom walls are assumed to move in the
direction of the outlet. The flow is turbulent, steady, and incompressible. Multi-phase, with QMOM
population balance model is used for particle aggregation. The standard k- model is used for turbulence.
Material Properties
Density: 998.2
kg/m
Geometry
Square box side = 0.1 m
Viscosity: 0.00103
kg/m-s
Inlet/Outlet openings =
0.02 m
Boundary Conditions
Top wall velocity: 101
m/s
Bottom wall velocity:
100 m/s
Inlet velocity = 0.005
m/s
109
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Outlet gauge pressure
= 0 Pa

The results of the ANSYS Fluent simulation are compared to steady state analytical solution for the
population balance in a stirred tank where aggregation takes place.
Results Comparison
In this table, moment of PBE for ANSYS Fluent turbulent simulations is compared with analytical solution
for aggregation alone at the outlet of the tank.
Table 34.1: Comparison of Moment of PBE
Moment
Target
ANSYS Fluent
m0
0.132
0.132
1.000
m1
0.225
0.226
1.004
m2
0.547
0.548
1.002
m3
1.910
1.910
1.000
m4
9.073
9.133
1.007
m5
53.797
53.816
1.000
110
Ratio
VMFL035: 3-Dimensional Single-Stage Axial Compressor
Overview
Reference
Density-based solver (ANSYS Fluent)
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible (transonic), turbulent flow, moving reference frame
Input File
axial-compressor.cas
Test Case
A 3-D model of a single-stage axial compressor is simulated. The flow through the rotor blades is
computed in a rotating reference frame, while the flow in the stator blades in a stationary frame. The
purpose of this case is to validate the performance of the pressure-based coupled solver for a compressible turbomachinery problem with a mixing plane. The flow is compressible, turbulent and steady.
Material Properties (for

Air)
Density = Ideal Gas
Molecular weight =
28.966
Specific heat = 1006.43
J/kg-K
Viscosity - Sutherlands
law
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Geometry is as shown in in Figure 34.1: Flow Domain (p. 109)
Rotational speed = 37,500

rpm
Number of rotor blades = 16
For Inlet:
Number of stator blades = 40
Ptotal = 1 atm
Ttotal = 288 K
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Material Properties (for
Air)
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Conductivity - Kinetic
theory

Steady, turbulent, compressible flow. Ideal-gas law is used for density calculations and kinetic theory
for fluid viscosity and thermal conductivity. The standard k- model is used for turbulence. Pressurebased coupled solver with a mixing plane at the rotor-outlet/stator-inlet interface.

The results of the pressure-based ANSYS Fluent simulation are compared to the steady state solution
from the density-based solver.
Table 35.1: Comparison of Pressure and Mass Flow Rate
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
Pressure at Stator-Outlet (atm)
1.4725
1.48
1.005
Mass-Flow Rate at Stator-Outlet

(kg/s)
0.1049
0.1076
1.026
112
VMFL036: Turbulent Round Jet
Overview
Reference
D.C. Wilcox. Turbulence Modeling for CFD. DCW Industries, Inc.. 1993.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow
Target File
axjet.cas
Test Case
A turbulent round jet is defined by a velocity inlet adjacent to a symmetry boundary, and exhausts into
a rectangular domain or plenum. The domain is chosen large enough and the boundary does not interfere
with the jet. The flow is turbulent and steady. The purpose of this case is to validate the performance
of the Reynolds Stress Model for turbulence.
Figure 36.1: Round Jet Geometry
um /2
U0
Core
D
U0
um
Computational Domain
Shear
Layer
y
x
Material Properties
Density = 1 kg/m3
Viscosity = 1e-05
kg/m-s
Geometry
D=
1m
L=
50
m
H=
20
m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet:
U0 = 1
m/s
k=
0.00375
m2/s2
e=
0.00054
m2/s3
Outlet:
113
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
pout =
1 atm

Steady, turbulent, incompressible flow. The Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) is used for turbulence.

The jets spreading rate is compared to the Wilcox (1998) data for round jets. The scattering of the data
is due to the coarse triangular grid that has been used in this study. A finer grid would have produced
a much smoother computational curve.
Figure 36.2: Comparison of Results for ANSYS Fluent
114
VMFL037: Turbulent Flow Over a Forward Facing Step
Overview
Reference
S. Baker. Regions of Recirculating Flow Associated with Two-Dimensional Steps.

Ph.D. Thesis. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Surrey. UK. 1977.
Solver
Physics/Models
SST model, turbulent flow with separation and reattachment
Input File
VMFL037_ffstep.cas for ANSYS Fluent

ffstep.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Turbulent flow over a forward facing step is modeled. The flow undergoes separation and reattachment.
Free Slip Wall
Pref
U ref
7.3H
10H
INLET
y
5.9H
No Slip Wall
H
14H
19H
Material Properties
Density = 1.02 kg/m3
Viscosity = 1.5 X 10-5
kg/m-s
Geometry
Step height H =
0.0758 m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet Velocity = 9.7 m/s
Outer boundary (in transverse direction) is
modeled as slip wall

The flow is steady. Pressure coefficient, Cp on the wall is calculated with reference to the pressure at
point upstream of the step at coordinates as indicated in Figure 37.1: Flow Domain (p. 115).
115
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Figure 37.2: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient Along the Wall
116
VMFL037

Figure 37.3: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient Along the Wall
117
118
VMFL038: Falling Film Over an Inclined Plane
Overview
Reference
R.B. Bird, W.E. Steward, E.N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena. John Wiley and Sons,
Inc., New York, NY, pg. 45, 2005
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Laminar Flow, Coupled solver
Input File
VMFL038_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Laminar flow of a fluid over an inclined plane, driven by the pressure difference due to gravity head is
modeled. The flow channel is inclined at an angle = 30 with the horizontal direction.
X
Sym
m
etr
Wa
ll
Material Properties
Density = 800
kg/m
Viscosity = 1
kg/m-s
Geometry
Dimensions of the
domain:
1 m X 18 m
Angle with X-axis
= 30
Boundary Conditions
Gauge Pressure at Inlet = 0 N/m2
Gauge Pressure at Outlet = -706.32
N/m2

The density based solver is used in ANSYS Fluent. Pressure boundaries are specified to model the driving
head in the direction of flow.
119
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Figure 38.2: Comparison of Velocity Profile at Outlet
120
VMFL039: Boiling in a Pipe with Heated Wall
Overview
Reference
G.G. Bartolomej, V.G. Brantov, Y.S. Molochnikov, Y.V. Kharitonov, V.A. Solodkii, G.N.
Batashova, V.N. Mikhailov. An experimental investigation of the true volumetric
vapour content with subcooled boiling tubes. Thermal Engineering. Vol. 29, pp.
20-22, 1982.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Multiphase flow, phase change, RPI Wall boiling Model
Input File
wall-boiling.def
Test Case
Bubble formation and boiling near the heated wall of a vertical pipe are modeled. Outer wall of the
pipe is heated with a constant heat flux.
Mass Flow
Material Properties
Steam-Water 2-phase Flow:
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Radius of the pipe

= 7.7 mm
Mass flux at inlet = 900
Height of the pipe

=2m
Inlet pressure = 4.5 X 106 N/m2
Water: continuous phase
kg/m2/s
121
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Material Properties
Geometry
Water Steam: dispersed bubbles

Bubble diameter dependent on
fluid temperature
Boundary Conditions
Heat transfer at the wall =
570000 W/m2

The flow is steady. SST model is used for turbulence. RPI model for wall boiling is used with a value of
0.8 for the wall area fraction affected by vapor.
Results Comparison
Figure 39.2: ANSYS FLUENT Comparison of Temperature Along the Pipe Wall
122
VMFL040: Separated Turbulent Flow in a Diffuser
Overview
Reference
D.M. Driver. Reynolds shear stress measurements in a separated boundary layer

flow. AIAA-91-1787. 1991.
Solver
ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
SST model, Adverse pressure gradient, flow separation
Input Files
diffuser-sep.def for ANSYS CFX

VMFL040A_diffuser-sep.cas for ANSYS Fluent
Test Case
The test case geometry is shown in Figure 40.1: Sketch of Flow Domain (p. 123). It consists of an
axisymmetric diffuser with an internally mounted cylinder along the centre line. The curvature of the
diffuser wall results in an adverse pressure gradient. A relatively short separation region was detected
in the experiment.
Figure 40.1: Sketch of Flow Domain
Diffuser
Streamline
0 mm Separation
250 mm
140 mm
cylinder
This figure is not to scale.

Material Properties
Density: 1 kg/m3
kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Diameter of the cylinder =

140 mm
Velocity profile at inlet with average

velocity = 29 m/s
Length of the domain = 1100

mm
Outer wall modeled as a slip (inviscid) wall

The flow is steady. SST model is used for turbulence.
123
VMFL040

Figure 40.2: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient on the Cylinder Wall
124
VMFL040

Figure 40.3: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient on the Cylinder Wall
125
126
VMFL041: Transonic Flow Over an Airfoil
Overview
Reference
P.H. Cook, M.A. McDonald, M.C.P. Firmin. AEROFOIL RAE 2822 - PRESSURE DISTRIBUTIONS, AND BOUNDARY LAYER AND WAKE MEASUREMENTS. AGARD Advisory
Report No. 138.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Transonic flow, shock, SST model
Input File
VMFL041_transonic.cas
Test Case
Transonic flow over air foil RAE 2822 is modeled for an angle of attack of 3.19. The flow domain spans
over 100 Chord lengths in both stream-wise and transverse directions.
Material Properties
Density: Ideal gas law
for Air
Geometry
Chord length of the airfoil
=1m
Boundary Conditions
Velocity profile at inlet with an average velocity of 218 m/s

kg/m-s

The flow is steady. The inlet flow Mach number is close to transonic range. Walls are assumed to be
adiabatic.
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Figure 41.2: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient on the Airfoil
128
VMFL042: Turbulent Mixing of Two Streams with Different Densities
Overview
Reference
R.E. Uittenbogaard. Stably Stratified Mixing Layer. Data Report for the
14th meeting of the IAHR Working Group on Refined Flow Modeling. 1989.
R.E. Uittenbogaard. The Importance of Internal Waves for Mixing in a
Stratified Estaurine Tidal Flow. Manuscript, Delft University of Technology,
1995.
Solver
Physics/Models
SST model, mixing layer, density difference, buoyancy
Input File
VMFL042_mixing.cas for ANSYS Fluent

saline-mixing_layer.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Mixing of two turbulent streams of fresh water and saline water is modeled. The two streams are parallel
at the inlet and mixing proceeds downstream.
Fresh water
y
x
0.56 m
Saline
0.323 m
40 m
Material Properties
Density of fresh water: 1015 kg/m3
Geometry
Length of the mixing duct = 40 m
Density of saline water: 1030 kg/m3

Mixture kinematic diffusivity: 1 X 10-9
Boundary Conditions
Fresh water inlet velocity =
0.52 m/s
Salt water inlet velocity = 0.32
m/s
m2/s

The flow is steady. SST model is used. Buoyancy turbulence production option is used.
129
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Figure 42.2: Comparison of Mass Fraction of Salt Water Across the Mixing Layer at x = 10m
130
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Figure 42.3: Comparison of Mass Fraction of Salt Water Across the Mixing Layer at x = 10m
131
132
VMFL043: Laminar to Turbulent Transition of Boundary Layer over a Flat Plate
Overview
Reference
A. M. Savill. Some recent progress in the turbulence modeling of bypass

transition. Near-Wall Turbulent Flows. Elsevier Science Publishers, pp. 829848,1993.
P.E. Roach, D.H. Brierley. The influence of a turbulent free stream on zero
pressure gradient transitional boundary layer development. Part I: Test
Cases T3A and T3B. Simulation of Unsteady and Transition to Turbulence.
Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, pp. 319-347, 1992.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
SST model, transitional flow
Input File
VMFL043_transition.cas
Test Case
Laminar to turbulent transition of a boundary layer over a flat plate is modeled. The free stream turbulence intensity is 3.3%.
Leading edge
Material Properties
Density: 1.2 kg/m3
Geometry
Length of the flat plate
= 2m
Boundary Conditions
Inlet Velocity = 5.3 m/s
Inlet eddy viscosity ratio = 9.7

kg/m-s

The flow is steady. SST model with Gamma Theta model for transitional turbulence is used. Langry
Menter correlation was used for transition onset.
133
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Figure 43.2: Comparison of Skin Friction Coefficient on the Plate
134
VMFL044: Supersonic Nozzle Flow
Overview
Reference
L.H. Back, P.F. Massier, H.L. Gier. Convective Heat Transfer in a Convergent-Divergent Nozzle. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol. 7, pp. 549-568, 1964
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible flow in supersonic regime, SST Model
Input File
VMFL044_nozzleflow.cas
Test Case
Supersonic flow in a convergent-divergent nozzle is modeled. The flow is supersonic in the entire divergent section of the nozzle.
Outlet
Cooled wall
Constant wall temperature
(~0.5 x Tt )
Nozzle
Cooled-approach section
Material Properties
Density: Ideal Gas
Viscosity: 1.831 X 10
kg/m-s
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Length of the nozzle =

0.1594 m
Inlet Relative Pressure = 1 X
Exit-to-throat area ratio =

2.68
Inlet Total Temperature =

825 K
Half angle of divergence

= 15
-5
106 Pa

The flow is steady. The walls are assumed to be at constant temperature. Only a 3 sector of the domain
is modeled due to symmetry.
135
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Figure 44.2: Comparison of Pressure Ratio Along the Nozzle Wall with Experimental Data
136
VMFL045: Oblique Shock Over an Inclined Ramp
Overview
Reference
F. M. White. Fluid Mechanics. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, NY. 560567. 1994.
Solver
Physics/Models
Compressible flow in supersonic regime, Oblique shock
Input File
VMFL045_obliqueshock.cas for ANSYS Fluent

ramp_supersonic_tet.def for ANSYS CFX
Test Case
Supersonic flow over a 15 ramp is modeled. The ramp leads to the formation of an oblique shock. Inlet
Mach number is about 2.5. The flow is laminar. Inlet density is 1.22 kg/m3 and inlet temperature is 289
K. The simulation values are taken at a Point 1 (x=0.38 m, y=0.14 m).
Outlet
Supersonic
Inlet
Ramp
Material Properties
Density: Ideal Gas
Viscosity: 1 X 10-8
kg/m-s
MW: 0.02896
kg/mol
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Angle of the
ramp = 15
Inlet velocity = 852.68

m/s
Length = 0.4572
m
Inlet temperature =
289 K
Inlet pressure =
101226.4 Pa
Wall: Adiabatic
137
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The flow is steady and laminar. The walls are assumed to be adiabatic.

Table 45.1: Comparison of Properties Downstream of the Oblique Shock
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
Mach Number
1.874
1.902
1.015
Temperature,
K
382.0
377.6
0.9885
Density,
kg/m3
2.277
2.233
0.9807

Table 45.2: Comparison of Properties Downstream of the Oblique Shock
Target
ANSYS
CFX
Ratio
Mach Number
1.874
1.871
0.9984
Temperature,
K
382.0
382.8
1.002
Density,
kg/m3
2.277
2.278
1.000
138
VMFL046: Supersonic Flow with Normal Shock in a Converging Diverging Nozzle
Overview
Reference
F. M. White. Fluid Mechanics. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, NY. 518531. 1994.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible flow in supersonic regime, Normal shock
Input File
VMFL046_supersonic.cas
Test Case
Supersonic flow in a CD nozzle is modeled. The maximum Mach number is 2.2. A normal shock is formed
in the divergent section. Mach number distribution in the nozzle is compared with analytical solution
for nozzle flow.
Figure 46.1: Flow domain
Material Properties
Density: Ideal Gas
Geometry
Length of the nozzle
= 2m

kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Inlet Relative Pressure 200 kPa
Inlet Total Temperature = 500 K
Exit-to-throat area ratio = 3

Outlet Relative Pressure (gauge) =
75 kPa

The flow is steady. The walls are assumed to be adiabatic. The flow is modeled as laminar.
139
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Figure 46.2: Comparison of Mach Number Along Center Line of the Nozzle With Analytical Solution
140
VMFL047: Turbulent Flow with Separation in an Asymmetric Diffuser
Overview
Reference
C. U. Buice, J. K. Eaton. Experimental Investigation of Flow Through an

Asymmetric Plane Diffuser. Journal of Fluids Engineering. Vol. 122, pp. 433435, 2000
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent separation, standard k- model
Input File
VMFL047_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Turbulent flow with gradual separation and reattachment is modeled in an asymmetric 2-D diffuser.
The lower wall of the diffuser is divergent with an angle of 10 and expands to about 4.7 times the inlet
height.
Flow Direction
Inlet
Outlet
Material Properties
Geometry
Density: 1 kg/m3
Inlet height H = 2 M
Viscosity: 0.0001
kg/m-s
Outlet height = 4.7 H
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed turbulent profile for velocity at inlet with an
average velocity = 0.7041 m/s
Angle of the divergent section = 10

Length of the straight section after
divergence = 21 H

Steady turbulent flow.
141
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Figure 47.2: Comparison of X-Velocity at X = 24.4 m
142
VMFL048: Turbulent flow in a 180 Pipe Bend
Overview
Reference
T. Takamasa, A. Tomiyama. Three-dimensional gas-liquid two-phase bubbly flow

in a C-shaped tube. NURETH-9. San Francisco, USA. pp. 1-17. 1999.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
SST model, turbulent flow with separation and reattachment
Input File
VMFL048_pipebend.cas
Test Case
Flow in a 3-D pipe bend as shown in Figure 48.1: Flow Domain (p. 143).
Material Properties
Geometry
Density: 997 kg/m3
Radius of the pipe = 14 mm

kg/m-s
Radius of the pipe bend =

125 mm
Boundary Conditions
Velocity profile at inlet with an
average velocity of 1.42 m/s

The flow is steady. Symmetry condition is applied on one side of the pipe.
143
VMFL048

Figure 48.2: Comparison of Velocity in the Axial Direction at a Section 1.555 m upstream of the
Outlet (after the bend)
144
VMFL049: Combustion in an Axisymmetric Natural Gas Furnace
Overview
Reference
K.C. Westbrook, L.F. Dryer, Simplified reaction mechanism for the oxidation
of hydrocarbon fuels in flames, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol 27,
pp. 31-43, 1981
T.P. Coffee, A Lumped Parameter Code for Regenerative Liquid Propellant
Guns, BRL-TR-2703, U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory, 1985
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent non-premixed combustion, Eddy dissipation model, k- model
Target File
VMFL049_combustion.cas
Test Case
Non-premixed combustion in a natural gas fired furnace is modeled. The axisymmetric flow field is
modeled by a 3 cylindrical domain. Fuel jet consists of natural gas modeled as 90% Methane and 10%
Nitrogen by mass.
Air
Natural Gas
Air
Geometry
Inner diameter of air annulus = 60 mm
Outer diameter of air annulus = 100
mm
Diameter of combustion chamber =
500 mm
Boundary Conditions
Air velocity at inlet = 34
m/s
Fuel velocity at inlet = 7.1
m/s
Wall temperature = 120
C
Length of chamber = 1700 mm

CH4 Mass fraction at inlet
= 0.90
145
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The flow is steady. Reactions modeled using Eddy Dissipation Model. The domain is axisymmetric.

Figure 49.2: Comparison of the Mole Fraction of CH4 Along the Axis
Figure 49.3: Comparison of Temperature Along the Axis
146
VMFL050: Transient Heat Conduction in a Semi-Infinite Slab
Overview
Reference
F.P. Incropera, D.P. Dewitt, T.L. Bergman, A.S. Lavine, Introduction to Heat Transfer,
5th Edition, Wiley & Sons, p. 287, 2007
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Transient heat transfer, Conduction
Input File
VMFL050_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Unsteady heat conduction in a thick copper plate is modeled. Initially (at t = 0) the plate is at a uniform
temperature of 293 K. It is suddenly exposed to a heat transfer at one surface with a constant heat flux
of 3 X 105 W/m2. The temperature distribution after 2 minutes is considered for verification.
Heat Flux at T>0
Conduction
Material Properties
Density = 8995.67
kg/m3
Specific Heat = 381
J/kg-K
Geometry
Dimensions of
the slab:
750 mm X
300 mm
Boundary Conditions
Heat Flux = 3 x 105 W/m2 on one wall. The opposite wall is adiabatic.
Lateral boundaries are modeled as planes of
symmetry.
Conductivity = 401
W/m-K

The flow is transient. The dimensions considered here are adequate for the semi-infinite slab assumption.
The domain is initialized with a uniform temperature of 293 K corresponding to the condition at time
= 0 sec.
147
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Table 50.1: Comparison of Temperature after 2 Minutes
Temperature of the wall exposed to

heat flux at t = 120 sec, K
Temperature at a point 150 mm
from the heat flux wall at t = 120
sec, K
148
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
393
392.95
0.9998
318.4
318.41
1.0000
VMFL051: Isentropic Expansion of Supersonic Flow Over a Convex Corner
Overview
Reference
John Anderson. Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective. McGrawHill Science/Engineering/Math, 2002
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible, inviscid flow
Input File
VMFL051_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Centered expansion of inviscid supersonic flow around a corner is modeled. The expansion results in a
change in direction of the flow, a drop in static pressure, and increase in Mach number. The approaching
flow is supersonic, with a Mach number of 2.5. The expansion process is reversible and adiabatic.
Incoming flow, M>1

= 195
Flow after expansion, M>>1
adiabatic wall
Material Properties
Density: Ideal Gas law
Geometry
Angle round the
corner = 195
Boundary Conditions
Inlet:
Specific Heat = 1006.43

J/kg-K
Pressure = 202636.9 Pa
Mach number = 2.5,
Static temperature = 300 K (In CFX, the
corresponding velocity is specified).
Molecular weight =
28.966
Wall is adiabatic.

The flow is steady, inviscid, and incompressible. Analytic expressions for isentropic expansion can be
used to calculate the Mach number downstream of the corner.
149
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Table 51.1: Comparison of Mach Number Downstream of the Corner, after Expansion
Target
Mach number after expansion
150
3.2370
ANSYS Fluent
3.2316
Ratio
0.9980
VMFL052: Turbulent Natural Convection Inside a Tall Cavity
Overview
Reference
P.L. Betts, I.H. Bokhari. "Experiments on turbulent natural convection in an

enclosed tall cavity". International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 21, pp.
675-683, 2000
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow, buoyancy effects, Boussinesq approximation
Input File
VMFL052_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Natural convection in the turbulent flow field of an enclosed cavity with a length-to-width ratio of 28.6
is modeled. The Rayleigh number is in the turbulent range. The two vertical walls are kept at different
temperatures, while the horizontal walls are adiabatic.
Figure 52.1: Flow Domain (not to scale)
Hot Wall
Cold Wall
g = 9.81m/sec 2
151
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Density : Boussinesq approximation
Length of the cavity =

2.18 m
Temperature of Cold wall =

288.25 K
Specific Heat = 1005 J/kg-K
Width of the cavity =

0.0762 m
Temperature of Hot wall =

307.85 K
Viscosity = 1.81X 10-5 kg/msec
Top and bottom walls are

adiabatic
Molecular weight = 28.966

The flow is steady and is induced by natural convective heat transfer.

Figure 52.2: Comparison of Vertical Velocity at Y/h = 0.05
152
VMFL052
Figure 52.3: Comparison of Temperature at Y/h = 0.05
153
154
VMFL053: Compressible Turbulent Mixing Layer
Overview
Reference
S.G. Goebel, J.C. Dutton. Experimental Study of Compressible Turbulent

Mixing Layers. AIAA Journal, Vol. 29, pp. 538-546, 1991
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulence: RNG k- model, compressible, energy equation
Input File
Test Case
Two streams of air are mixed in a rectangular tunnel. The length of the computational domain is chosen
such that the local Reynolds number at the exit of the test section, which is based on the velocity difference between the streams and the mixing layer thickness, is greater than 100,000. This is the Reynolds
number needed for the complete development of the mixing layer.
Inlet
Outlet
Symmetry
U_1 = 616 m/s

72 mm
Outlet
U_2 = 100 m/s
Symmetry
300 mm
Material Properties
Air:
Geometry
Dimensions of the
domain:
Density: Ideal Gas

Specific Heat: 1006.43
J/kg-K
Thermal Conductivity:
0.0242 W/m-K
Viscosity: 1.4399e-05
kg/m-s
300mm X 72 mm
Boundary Conditions
Primary Stream (1):
Total Pressure = 487 kPa
Static Pressure = 36 kPa
Total Temperature = 360 K
Mach Number = 2.35
Turbulent Kinetic Energy =
74 m2/s2
Turbulent Dissipation Rate
= 62,300 m2/s3
Secondary Stream (2):
Total Pressure = 37.6 kPa
Static Pressure = 36 kPa
Total Temperature = 290 K
Mach Number = 0.36
155
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Turbulent Kinetic Energy =
226 m2/s2
Turbulent Dissipation Rate
= 332,000 m2/s3

The flow is steady, turbulent, and compressible. The RNG k- model is used for turbulence.
Results Comparison
The velocity profiles as the mixing layer evolves are compared with the experimental data.
Figure 53.2: X Velocity Profiles at x = 50 mm
156
VMFL054: Laminar flow in a Trapezoidal Cavity
Overview
Reference
J.H. Darr, S.P. Vanka. Separated Flow in a Driven Trapezoidal Cavity. Phys.
Fluids A, Vol. 3, pp. 385-392, 1991.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Viscous flow, driven by a moving walls
Input File
VMFL054_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Laminar flow induced by the motion of the top wall of a trapezoidal cavity. The top and bottom walls
move but the side walls are stationary. The height of the cavity h is 1 m. The widths of the top and
bottom walls are 1 m and 2 m, respectively (Figure 38.1: Flow Domain (p. 157)).
1m
U wall = 400 m/s
1m
U wall = 400 m/s

2 mm
Material Properties
Density = 1
kg/m
Geometry
Height of cavity = 1 m
Viscosity = 1
kg/m-s
Width of the bottom base

=2m
Boundary Conditions
Velocity of the base walls =
400 m/s
Other walls are stationary
Width of the top base = 1

m

The flow is steady. A pressure based solver is used. A triangular mesh of 4016 cells is used to discretize
the domain.
157
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The u-velocity profile at the vertical centerline of the cavity and the -velocity profile at the horizontal
centerline of the cavity are compared to Darr and Vanka results. Velocity is normalized by velocity of
the moving wall.
Figure 38.2: Normalized u-Velocity at the Horizontal Centerline of the Cavity
Figure 38.3: Normalized v-Velocity at the Vertical Centerline of the Cavity
158
VMFL055: Transitional Recirculatory Flow inside a Ventilation Enclosure
Overview
Reference
A. Restivo, Turbulent Flow in Ventilated Rooms, Ph.D. Thesis, University of

London, UK, 1979.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Transitional turbulence modeling (k-kl model)
Input File
VMFL055_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Flow inside an enclosure similar to a ventilated room is modeled. The flow field is transitional and
dominated by recirculation. Reynolds number is based on the inlet dimension and is around 5000.
Inlet
H = 3m
Outlet
Material Properties
Geometry
Height of the enclosure (H) =
3m
Density : 1.225 kg/m3

Viscosity = 1.7894 X 10-5
kg/m-sec
Boundary Conditions
Inlet velocity =
0.45 m/S
Length of the enclosure = 9 m

(3 H)
Inlet : 0.056 H
Outlet : 0.16 H

The flow is modeled using transitional turbulence models.
159
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Figure 55.2: Comparison of X-Velocity at Y = 2.916 m
160
VMFL056: Combined Conduction and Radiation in a Square Cavity
Overview
Reference
D.R. Rousse, G. Gautier, J.F. Sacadura. Numerical predictions of two-dimensional conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. II. Validation, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol 39, pp. 332-353, 2000
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Radiation modeling; discrete ordinate model
Input File
VMFL056_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Coupled conduction and radiation is modeled in a square enclosure. The material properties are set to
model a condition corresponding to the Conduction-Radiation parameter N = 1.0. Scattering coefficient
of the medium is 0. Steady state heat transfer is modeled. One wall of the square cavity is kept at a
higher temperature than the other 3 walls.
Cold Walls
Hot Wall
Material Properties
Thermal Conductivity = 1
W/m-K
Absorption Coefficient =
0.228/m
Geometry
Dimensions of the domain:
1mX1m
Boundary Conditions
Temperature of the hot wall =
100 K
Temperature of the cold walls
= 50 K
161
VMFL056

The material properties are set to model the desired conduction-radiation fraction. Radiative heat flux
is only a small fraction of the total heat flux.

Figure 56.2: Comparison of Non-Dimensional Temperature at X = 0.5 m
162
VMFL057: Radiation and Conduction in Composite Solid Layers
Overview
Reference
C.M. Spuckler, R. Siegel. Two-Flux and Diffusion Methods for Radiative

Transfer in Composite Layers. Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol 118, pp. 218-222,
1996
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Radiation modeling with DO model, participating medium with gray-band

absorption
Input File
Test Case
Heat transfer by conduction and radiation is modeled in a composite solid domain consisting of two
layers. Both the layers participate in radiation. The two layers are separated by a semi-transparent wall.
The upstream and downstream sides of the domain are subjected to convective as well as radiative
heat transfer.
Symmetry
Wall
d1
li
So
lid
Wall
So
Symmetry
Material Properties
Solid 1:
Specific Heat = 871 J/kg-k
Thermal Conductivity =
5.67 W/m-K
Absorption Coefficient:
gray-band
Refractive Index = 1.5
Geometry
Dimensions of the domain: 2 m X 1 m (the
two solid zones are of
equal length)
Boundary Conditions
Left-most wall:
Convective
Heat Transfer Coefficient =
56.7 W/m2 K
free stream temperature =
1000K
Semi-transparent
Right-most wall:
Solid 2:
Convective
163
VMFL057
Material Properties
Geometry

Specific Heat = 871 J/kg-k
Thermal Conductivity =
5.67 W/m-K
Absorption Coefficient:
gray-band
Refractive Index = 3
Boundary Conditions
Heat Transfer Coefficient =
56.7 W/m2 K
free stream temperature =
250K
Semi-transparent

Transverse boundaries of the domain are modeled as planes of symmetry.

Figure 57.2: Comparison temperature distribution along Y = 0.5 m
164
VMFL058: Turbulent Flow in an Axisymmetric Diffuser
Overview
Reference
R. S. Azad, S. Z. Kassab. Turbulent Flow in a Conical Diffuser: Overview and

Implications. Phys. Fluids A Vol 1, pg. 564, 1989
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow with adverse pressure gradient
Input File
VMFL058_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Fully developed turbulent flow is modeled in an axisymmetric diffuser. The flow is fully developed at
the inlet to the diffuser.
Wall
Axis
Material Properties
Geometry
Included angle for the divergent
Density = 1 kg/m3
section = 8
Viscosity = 1.64 X 10
kg/m-s
-5
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed turbulent
profile at inlet with an average velocity = 1 m/s
Length of Inlet section (straight) =

6m
Inlet radius = 1m
Outlet radius = 2m

Steady turbulent flow.
165
VMFL058

Figure 58.2: Comparison of Pressure Coefficient along the Divergent Diffuser Wall
166
VMFL059: Conduction in a Composite Solid Block
Overview
Reference
F.P. Incropera, D.P. Dewitt. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 5th Edition,
pg. 117, 2006.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Conduction with heat source
Input File
Test Case
Heat conduction in a plane wall formed as composite of two materials is modeled. One of the materials
has a uniform volumetric heat generation source while the other material has an outer surface exposed
to convective cooling.
i
ter
Ma
al 1
i
ter
Ma
al 2
Heat Source
Material Properties
Material 1:
Geometry
Dimensions of the
domain:
Density = 2719
3
kg/m
Specific Heat = 871
J/kg-k
Thermal Conductivity = 75W/m-K
0.07 m X
0.08 m
Thickness
of slab 1
(material 1)
= 0.05 m
Boundary Conditions
Left-most wall: Adiabatic
Right-most wall: Convective, with
Heat Transfer Coefficient = 1000
W/m2 K and free stream temperature
= 303 K
Other boundaries are adiabatic walls.
Material 2:
167
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Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Density = 8978
kg/m3
Specific Heat = 381
J/kg-k
Thermal Conductivity = 150 W/m-K

Contact resistance between the slabs is neglected.
Results Comparison
Table 59.1: Comparison Temperatures on the Side Walls
Target
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
Temperature of the cooled wall, K
378
378.16
1.0004
Temperature of the adiabatic wall on extreme left side,

K
413
413.12
1.0003
168
VMFL060: Transitional Supersonic Flow Over a Rearward Facing Step
Overview
Reference
H.E. Smith. The Flow Field and Heat Transfer Downstream of a Rearward Facing Step in Supersonic Flow. ARL 67-0056, Aerospace Research Laboratories.
Ohio, USA.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Compressible Flow, Transitional turbulence modeling (Transition SST model)
Input File
VMFL060_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Supersonic flow with an inlet Mach number 2.5 past a backward facing step is modeled. Key features
of the flow field include sudden expansion, free shear layer, recirculation zone, and oblique shock.
Reynolds number of the flow (based on step height) is in the transitional range.
Traverse boundary
Supersonic Flow (M = 2.5)
Step (h = 0.443)
Material Properties
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Density: Ideal gas
Step Height = 0.443 in
Total pressure at inlet = 227527 Pa
Viscosity = 1.7894
Inlet: 4 in upstream of the step
Static Pressure at Inlet = 13316.6
Outlet: 12 in downstream of the

step
Total temperature at inlet = 344.44

K
Transverse (top) boundary: 6.25

in above the step.
Transverse boundary modeled as

farfield
-5
X 10 kg/m-sec
Walls are modeled as adiabatic

The flow is modeled using transitional turbulence models.
169
VMFL060

Figure 60.2: Comparison of Non-Dimensionalized Static Pressure along the Stepped Wall
Downstream of the Corner
170
VMFL061: Surface to Surface Radiative Heat Transfer Between Two Concentric

Cylinders
Overview
Reference
F.P. Incropera, D.P. Dewitt. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 4th Edition,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, New York, 1996.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Radiation Modeling (S2S Model)
Input File
VMFL061_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Radiative heat transfer between two cylindrical surfaces forming a concentric annulus is modeled. There
is no participating medium. Due to symmetry only the shaded portion of the domain in Figure 61.1: Flow
Domain (p. 171) is modeled.
Cold outer wall
Hot inner
wall
Geometry
Boundary Conditions
Radius of outer wall =

0.04625 m
Temperature of inner wall =

700 K
Radius of inner wall =

0.0178 m
Temperature of outer wall

= 300 K
171
VMFL061

Because there is no flow of mass, only the energy equation is solved. Radiation models are used for the
simulation. Heat transfer is purely due to radiation between the two surfaces.

Figure 61.2: Comparison of Temperature Variation along Radius
172
VMFL062: Fully Developed Turbulent Flow Over a Hill
Overview
Reference
V. Baskaran, A.J. Smits, P.N. Joubert, "A turbulent flow over a curved hill Part 1.
Growth of an internal boundary layer". Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 182, pp. 4783, 1987
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Low Re k-e Model
Input File
VMFL062_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Flow over a hill geometry with separation and reattachment is modeled. Fully developed turbulent
profile is specified at the inlet.
Flow Direction
Hill
Material Properties
Geometry
Height of the hill
= 20.5 mm
Density : 1 kg/m3
Viscosity = 7.5188e-07
kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed profiles are specified at the
inlet for (i) Velocity, (ii) Turbulent kinetic Energy, and (iii) Eddy dissipation rate.
Average velocity at inlet = 1 m/s
173
VMFL062

Figure 62.2: Comparison of Skin Friction along the Wall
174
VMFL063: Separated Laminar Flow Over a Blunt Plate
Overview
Reference
J.C. Lane, R.I. Loehrke, Leading Edge Separation from a Blunt Plate at Low
Reynolds Number, Transactions of ASME, Vol. 102, pp. 494-496, 1980
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Laminar flow, high resolution numerical models
Input File
VMFL063_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
The flow separation over a blunt leading edge in laminar flow is modeled. The flow separates and
reattaches along the plate. The reattachment length predicted by the solvers is validated against experimental results. Due to symmetry, only half of the domain shown in Figure 63.1: Flow Domain (p. 175)
is modeled. The Reynolds number based on plate thickness is 227.
Flow Direction
Reattachment
Plane of Symmetry
Material Properties
Blunt plate
Geometry
Thickness of the plate, 2t =
90 mm
Density: 1 kg/m3
kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Velocity at inlet = 0.045133
m/s
Length of the plate = 1500

mm
175
VMFL063

Table 63.1: Comparison of Reattachment Length
Target
Non-dimensionalized Reattachment length (LR/2t) 4.0
176
ANSYS Fluent
Ratio
3.87
0.97
VMFL064: Low Reynolds Number Flow in a Channel with Sudden Asymmetric

Expansion
Overview
Reference
B. Armaly, F. Durst, J. Pereira, B. Schnung. Experimental and theoretical investigation of a backward-facing step. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol 127,
pg. 473, 1983
C.J. Freitas. Perspective: Selected Benchmarks from Commercial CFD Codes.
Journal of Fluids Engineering. Vol. 117, pg. 208, 1995
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Laminar flow, Separation, and Reattachment
Input File
VMFL064_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Laminar flow in a channel with a backward facing step expansion is modeled. The channel section upstream of the expansion is long enough to ensure fully developed laminar profile. The reattachment
length predicted by the solvers is validated against experimental results. Reynolds number based on D
(equal to twice the channel height at inlet) is 200. The domain extends to about 40 times the stepheight upstream and over 20 times the step-height downstream.
Flow Direction
Material Properties
Geometry
Density: 1 kg/m3
Step height, s = 4.9 mm

kg/m-s
Channel height at inlet = 5.2 mm

Length of inlet section = 200 mm
Boundary Conditions
Velocity at inlet =
0.288462 m/s
No-slip condition at the
walls
Length downstream of the step =

100 mm

The flow is fully developed before the step. Reattachment length is measured from the reversal of the
sign of the wall shear along the flow direction.
177
VMFL064

Table 64.1: Comparison of Reattachment Length
Target
Non-dimensionalized Reattachment length (LR/Step-height) 5.0
178
ANSYS Fluent
4.91
Ratio
0.982
VMFL065: Swirling Turbulent Flow Inside a Diffuser
Overview
Reference
P.D. Clausen, S.G. Koh, D.H. Wood. Measurements of a Swirling Turbulent Boundary
Layer Developing in a Conical Diffuser. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science.
Vol. 6, pg. 39-48, 1993
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Turbulent flow, swirl velocity, Reynolds stress model for turbulence
Input File
VMFL065_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Turbulent flow with a strong swirl component is modeled in an axisysmmetric diffuser. The swirl component of the velocity has a dominant effect on the flow field inside the diffuser.
Flow
Material Properties
Density: 1 kg/m3
Viscosity: 1.293 X
10-6 kg/m-s
Geometry
Length of the straight inlet section = 25 mm
Length of the diffuser (divergent
section) = 510 mm
Boundary Conditions
Fully developed turbulent profile
for velocity, k and at inlet (with
average axial inlet velocity = 1
m/s)
No-slip condition at the walls
Inlet Diameter = 260 mm

Outlet Diameter = 440 mm

RS model is used for turbulence due to the strong swirl component.
179
VMFL065

Figure 65.2: Comparison of Swirl Velocity at X = 0.175 m
180
VMFL066: Radiative Heat Transfer in a Rectangular Enclosure with Participating

Medium
Overview
Reference
G.D Raithby, E.H. Chui. A Finite Volume Method for Predicting a Radiant Heat
Transfer in Enclosoures with Participating Media. Journal of Heat Transfer.
Volume 112, pp. 415-423, 1990
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Radiation modeling, discrete ordinate model
Input File
VMFL066_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
Two dimensional radiative heat transfer in an enclosure with one hot wall and three cold walls at equal
temperature is modeled. The enclosure is a rectangular cavity with a length-to-width ratio of 5. For the
problem being considered, sLy = 1.0, where s is the scattering coefficient and Ly is the normal distance
between the hot wall and the cold wall opposite to it.
Cold Walls
Hot Wall
Material Properties
Scattering coefficient =
0.5/m
Geometry
Dimensions of the domain: 10
mx2m
Boundary Conditions
Temperature of the hot wall =
200 K
Temperature of the cold walls
= 100 K

Isotropic scattering and radiative equilibrium are assumed.
181
VMFL066

Figure 66.2: Comparison of Non-Dimensional Heat Flux along the Hot Wall
182
VMFL067: Boiling in a Pipe-Critical Heat Flux
Overview
Reference
N. Hoyer, Calculation of dryout and post-dryout heat transfer for tube geometry, International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Vol 24, pp. 319-334, 1998
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Multiphase, heat and mass transfer, boiling
Input File
Test Case
This test case considers boiling near a heated wall of a vertical pipe. The effects of critical heat flux and
post-dryout heat transfer are modeled in a vertical circular pipe. The outer wall of the pipe is heated
with a constant heat flux.
Material Properties
Geometry
Steam-Water 2-phase
Flow:

5 mm
Water: continuous
phase
Height of the pipe =

7m
Boundary Conditions
Mass flux at inlet = 1495 kg/m2/s
Heat transfer at the wall = 797000
W/m2
Water Steam: dispersed

bubbles
183
VMFL067

The flow is steady. RNG k-epsilon model is used for turbulence.

Figure 67.2: Comparison of Wall Temperature
184
VMFL068: Axial Flow in an Eccentric Annulus
Overview
Reference
J.L.V. Neto, A.L. Martins, A.S. Neto, C.H. Ataide, M.A.S. Barrozo, Simulated Velocity Profiles for Eccentric Annular Flow with Inner Rotation, Manuscript,
Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Steady flow, periodic, turbulence, RSM
Input File
VMFL068_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
This test case considers axial flow in an eccentric annulus without rotation of the inner cylinder. Eccentricity of the channel is 0.5. The Reynolds number is 26,600.
Material Properties
Geometry
Diameter, outer cylinder =
40.3 mm
Density = 896 kg/m3

Viscosity = 0.00146048
kg/m-s
Boundary Conditions
Periodic Boundary is used with
a Mass Flow Rate =1.8368 kg/s.
Diameter, inner cylinder =

20.1 mm
Eccentricity = 0.5

The flow is steady. The velocity profile at the inlet is fully developed.
185
VMFL068

Figure 68.2: Comparison of Normalized Axial Velocity at Plane 2
Figure 68.3: Comparison of Normalized Axial Velocity at Plane 3
186
VMFL069: Two Phase Poiseulle Flow
Overview
Reference
E. Marchandise, J.F. Remacle, A stabilized finite element method using a discontinuous level set approach for solving two phase incompressible flows,
Journal of Computational Physics, Vol 219, pp. 780-800, 2006
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Steady flow, laminar, two phase
Input File
VMFL069_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
This test case considers the horizontal stratified Poiseulle flow of two fluids between parallel walls. The
interface between the two phases is located at half of the height of the channel.
Material Properties
The two fluids have the same
density.
Geometry
Dimensions of the
domain: 2 m X 4 m
Boundary Conditions
Periodic Boundary is used with
a Pressure Gradient =-0.5 Pa/m.
Kinematic Viscosity
Fluid-1 = 0.1
Fluid-2 = 0.02

The flow is steady. Deformation of the interface is not modeled.
187
VMFL069

Figure 69.2: Comparison of Velocity Profile for Two Phase Flow
188
VMFL070: Radiation Between Two Parallel Surfaces
Overview
Reference
F.P. Incropera, D.P. Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 4th Edition.
New York City, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1996.
Solver
ANSYS Fluent
Physics/Models
Heat Transfer, radiation
Input File
VMFL070_FLUENT.cas
Test Case
This test case considers radiation heat transfer between two parallel surfaces. The surfaces are modeled
as a rectangle with a length-to-gap aspect ratio of 5 to minimize the edge effect near the mid span.
The gap thickness between the upper and lower surfaces is 0.5 m.
Material Properties
Material does not participate in
the energy transfer.
Geometry
Dimensions of the domain:
2.5 m X 0.5 m
Boundary Conditions
Top Wall Temperature =
400K
Bottom Wall Temperature
= 300K

Because there is no flow of mass, only the energy equation is solved. Heat transfer is purely due to radiation between the two surfaces.
189
VMFL070

Figure 70.2: Comparison of Normalized Temperature with Analytical Result
190

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Part I: Verification Test Case Descriptions

1.1. Expected Results

1.3. Using the Verification Manual and Test Cases

Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases

1.4. Quality Assurance Services

1.5. CFX Supported Test Cases

- Flow Between Rotating and Stationary Concentric Cylinders

1.6. Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases

Index of ANSYS Fluid Dynamics Test Cases

VMFL001: Flow Between Rotating and Stationary Concentric Cylinders

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Laminar flow, rotating wall

rot_conc_cyl.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Radius of the Outer Cylinder =

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

Results Comparison for ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS Fluent, m/s

Results Comparison for ANSYS CFX

ANSYS CFX, m/s

VMFL002: Laminar Flow Through a Pipe with Uniform Heat Flux

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Laminar flow with heat transfer

laminar-pipe-hotflow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Length of the pipe = 0.1 m

Radius of the pipe = 0.0025

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

Results Comparison for ANSYS Fluent

Results Comparison for ANSYS CFX

VMFL003: Pressure Drop in Turbulent Flow Through a Pipe

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Turbulent flow, standard k- Model

turb_pipe_flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

The figure is not to scale.

Density = 1.225 kg/m3

Viscosity = 1.7894 X 10-5 kg/m-s

Radius of the pipe =

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

Results Comparison for ANSYS Fluent

Results Comparison for ANSYS CFX

VMFL004: Plain Couette Flow with Pressure Gradient

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Laminar flow, moving wall, periodic boundaries

couette_flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Length of the domain =

Velocity of the moving wall = 3

Width of the domain = 1

For ANSYS Fluent, pressure

Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes

Results Comparison for ANSYS Fluent

Results Comparison for ANSYS CFX

VMFL005: Poiseuille Flow in a Pipe

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Steady laminar flow

poiseuille-flow.cas for ANSYS Fluent

Radius of the pipe =

where is the inlet centerline velocity.