This course is designed for new Flownex users and provides a structured introduction to thermal-fluid system modelling. Through practical examples, participants will become familiar with the Flownex environment and learn essential simulation techniques.
COURSE VIDEO DURATION
MODULES REQUIRED
Session 1: 33 minutes
Session 2: 50 minutes
Training Assignment: 64 minutes Total: 2 hours 27 minutes Recommended time needed to complete the course: 7.5 hours
Fownex modules required – modules will be provided for 3 days to complete the training.
Thermal fluid module
Advanced thermal fluid module
Design and analysis module
Transient module
Control module
COURSE STRUCTURE
SESSION 1: FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction to the Flownex user interface and basics of starting a project.
Principles of pressure drop and the electrical network approach (Fourier's law)
Bernoulli's equation
Exercise 1: Simulating pressure drop through a pipe
Exercise 2: Pump sizing
Exercise 3: Simulating ambient heat loss in piping using the Dittus-Boelter correlation
Best practices for building and organising system simulation networks
Understanding and resolving common Flownex simulation warnings and errors
SESSION 2: ADVANCED FEATURES
Application of advanced Flownex capabilities
Exercise 1: Designing a pump-pipe arrangement to deliver a desired volumetric flow rate target
Exercise 2: Performing a sensitivity analysis of upstream pressure to pipe diameter
Integrating custom formulas and logic using Scripting or Excel components
Performing transient (dynamic) simulations
Introduction to modelling control systems
ASSIGNMENT
TRAINING ASSIGNMENT
Objective: Design and control a bearing cooling system to maintain temperatures between 40 °C and 50 °C
Balancing flow networks for cooling water and a closed-loop oil circuit
Sizing and selecting pipes, pumps, and valves
Heat exchanger sizing
Simulating the control system regulating coolant flow
Building a human-machine interface (HMI) suitable for training an operator