2 Replies Latest reply on Jul 1, 2014 8:59 PM by Jared Conway

    Internal vs External vs Wall Conditions with regards to Free Convection

    V. S
    V. S Jun 30, 2014 9:04 PM

      Hi guys, I'm just starting out in using flow. I have a simple configuration that I'm trying out with a heat generating chip at 50W above a cool plate with water flowing through (see picture attached). I want to add in some free convection and specify some heat transfer coefficient between 5-25 W/(m^2*K).

       

      When I have an internal study I have to specify a wall condition with a heat transfer coefficient. Is this for convection or where is this being applied? What exactly is this? When I have an external study, I can't specify any wall condition or heat transfer coefficient so is free convection being considered? In the wizard setup, I select water (primary) and air for my project fluids.

       

      Happy to clarify if this doesn't make sense. Thanks for any elucidation.